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Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad

Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad That Screams Summer Freshness

A refreshing Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad that’s light on the palate but heavy on satisfaction, perfect for summer dining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 2 cups Pasta Any shape, cooked al dente
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Cucumber English cucumbers preferred
  • 1 small Onion Soaked in cold water
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar Apple cider or white wine vinegar
  • to taste Seasonings Salt, pepper, or herbs

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Pot
  • spatula
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt or mayonnaise with vinegar and seasonings. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Slice onion thinly and soak in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  3. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then rinse under cold water.
  4. Slice cucumbers thinly, removing seeds if using regular ones, and set aside.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, drained onions, and cucumber slices. Fold gently.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and carefully toss until all ingredients are coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 40 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Sprinkle salt on cucumbers and let them drain for 10-15 minutes to avoid a watery salad. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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