Best 12 Cucumber Mostaccioli Salad Recipes

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When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, there's nothing quite like a cool and refreshing salad to satisfy your appetite. Cucumber mostaccioli salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with the crispness of the cucumber, the chewiness of the mostaccioli, and the tanginess of the dressing. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch or a side dish for your next potluck, cucumber mostaccioli salad is sure to be a hit.

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MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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This salad needs to marinate for at least one day before serving. Gets raves, is great for carry-ins and picnics, and goes with everything.

Provided by JAN

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time P1DT25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, oil, vinegar, sugar, onion, cucumber, pimento, mustard, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 148.7 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

MOSTACCIOLI SUMMERTIME SALAD



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Light and tasty mostaccioli pasta salad perfect for a large gathering. Keeps well for days in the fridge and is easy to make.

Provided by mommycheryl

Time 4h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 cup olive oil
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimento peppers
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • While pasta is cooking, mix oil, vinegar, sugar, pimento peppers, parsley, pepper, salt, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Stir in green onions and cucumber.
  • Drain pasta. Pour dressing mixture over pasta and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 351.7 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

EASY MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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Perfect for parties, picnics, and potlucks, this chilled mostaccioli salad has a tasty cucumber-onion dressing.

Provided by Mark Adams

Time 8h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 ½ cups white vinegar
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and food coloring to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse and drain pasta.
  • Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, parsley, garlic salt, salt, pepper, MSG, and mustard in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl. Add oil and toss to coat, then toss with cucumber-onion dressing. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 396.5 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

CUCUMBER MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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This recipe has been in my family for generations and is worth the wait. Plan ahead when making this recipe because the longer you let it marinate the better it tastes! (Cooking time is marinating time)

Provided by Mo the cook

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time P1DT10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb mostaccioli noodles, cooked & drained
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup oil
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Blend together ingredients and let set overnight. (The longer the better).
  • Optional - Add 1 chopped green pepper or sliced tomato on top.
  • Will keep in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make this Cucumber Salad for a refreshing appetizer or summer side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 seedless cucumbers, very thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup rice-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a medium bowl, sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar. Toss to combine. Serve immediately.

MARINATED CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD



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The sweet-and-sour dressing in this recipe is a nice change of pace from more traditional varieties. My nursing supervisor shared the recipe with me...and I'm glad she did!-Sue Dorrance, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
6 green onions, chopped
MARINADE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook mostaccioli according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the mostaccioli, cucumber and onions., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the marinade ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOSTACCIOLI SALAD



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Make and share this Mostaccioli Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SlipC

Categories     Potluck

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb mostaccioli noodles
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cucumbers, chopped
parsley flakes
pimiento

Steps:

  • Prepare noodles as directed on package.
  • Combine other ingredients,except parsely and pimentos, in large bowl:Add cooked noodles.
  • Add parsley flakes and pimentos to taste.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.

EASY MOSTACCIOLI PASTA SALAD



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I discovered this tasty mostaccioli pasta salad in a church cookbook over 15 years ago, then the dog ate the cookbook! The recipe was lost for over a decade until it was recovered through the miracle of crowdsourcing. I'm excited to share it with everyone so this won't happen again! Enjoy! Best when made the day before serving.

Provided by Amber Bennett Stanley

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and put into a large bowl.
  • Combine Italian salad dressing, creamy salad dressing, sugar, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, celery seed, and mustard seed in a smaller bowl. Pour the dressing over the noodles and stir to combine. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 869 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

HERBED PENNE AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Blender     Food Processor     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Mint     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Dill     Parsley     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed and spun dry
1 cup loosely packed fresh fine dill sprigs, rinsed and spun dry
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed), rinsed and spun dry
1 cup coarsely chopped scallion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 pound small penne rigata (ridged, quill-shaped pasta) or other macaroni
1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor purée the mint, the dill, the parsley, and the scallion with the mayonnaise, the buttermilk, and salt to taste until the dressing is smooth. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the penne until it is tender and drain it in a colander. Refresh the pasta with under cold water and drain it well. In a large bowl toss the pasta with the dressing and the cucumber and chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

MOSTACCIOLI VEGGIE SALAD



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I first sampled this refreshing salad at a church potluck several years ago. The mix of pasta, zucchini, summer squash, cucumber, sweet peppers and black olives is coated with a light vinaigrette. Any pasta can be substituted for the mostaccioli. -Julie Sterchi Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups uncooked mostaccioli
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
3 to 4 green onions, chopped
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, peppers, olives and onions., In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Toss again before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts :

MOSTACCIOLI PASTA SALAD



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This is a sweet/sour pasta salad,perfect for a potluck or picnic because of no mayonnaise. It is very good and so simple too make. It is a favorite here at our house. ENJOY!

Provided by Theresa P

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb mostaccioli pasta
6 drops yellow food coloring
1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 finely diced onion
1 finely diced cucumber
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions (add the food coloring to the pasta cooking water).
  • Mix the vinegar, sugar and spices; heat to boiling.
  • Add the onion, cucumber and oil; mix all with the cooked and drained pasta.
  • Chill for several hours until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 50.4, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 40, Protein 8

MOSTACCIOLI VEGETABLE SALAD



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I always seem to have an abundance of peppers and zucchini in my garden....and I'm a pasta lover. What better way to serve them together than a nice refreshing summer salad.

Provided by MsBindy

Categories     Peppers

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small summer squash, sliced and quartered
1 small zucchini, halved and sliced
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon dried onion flakes
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  • Place pasta plus all remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix or shake all the vinaigrette ingredients together.
  • Pour dressing over salad mixture, tossing to coat.
  • Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Toss gently before serving.

Tips:

  • Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture. Cucumbers should be crisp and firm, and tomatoes should be ripe and juicy.
  • If you don't have any mostaccioli, you can substitute another type of short pasta, such as macaroni or penne.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as cooked chicken, ham, or cheese.
  • For a tangy flavor, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. It will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cucumber Mostaccioli Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summertime gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad, give Cucumber Mostaccioli Salad a try!

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