Cucumber Pasta Salad
This Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing and tangy dish made with crisp cucumbers, tender spiral pasta, and a sweet vinaigrette. It’s the perfect chilled side for warm weather gatherings or a light solo lunch.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi/cellentani pasta
- 8 baby cucumbers sliced
- 1 medium red onion peeled and sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
- Add mustard and dried parsley to the hot vinegar mixture. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, mix sliced cucumbers and red onion.
- Add cooled pasta to the bowl, drizzle with olive oil and dressing. Mix to combine.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap baby cucumbers for English cucumber. Keep salad chilled before serving for best texture and flavor.