Best 5 Kims Summer Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipes
KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
This summery pasta salad recipe was given to me by my sister, Kim. It is my husband's favorite side of the summer! Enjoy!
Provided by mmihlbachler
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
- Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
SUMMER CUCUMBER SALAD
Whenever I pack a picnic, this salad comes along. It's great with grilled entrees or sandwiches. In summer and fall, it's among my most requested side dishes. It keeps well in the refrigerator, so you can make it ahead of time.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, green pepper and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lime juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper; shake well. , Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COOL CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
This is a great summer salad that tastes super with any grilled meat. The longer it marinates the better! The ingredient are things I normally have in the house so it's easy to whip together. It from a '97 TOH and it has become a favorite at this house. The cooking time listed would be cooking the pasta. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Provided by DDW7976
Categories Penne
Time 32m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
- Place in a large bowl.
- Stir in oil, cucumbers and onion.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over salad and mix.
- Cover and chill 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 40, Protein 4.5
GREEK CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER-FETA SALAD
This meal has the flavors of a Greek combination plate with chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and tzatziki, but it is streamlined for the home cook. Boneless chicken thighs are coated with herby, garlicky yogurt, then seared until tender inside and crusty and browned outside. Extra yogurt dresses cucumbers and tomatoes that have had a chance to drain with salt so they taste their most vivid. Feta and olives add briny bites to the creamy, crunchy salad, but feel free to incorporate other elements of Greek salad or tzatziki, like romaine lettuce, bell peppers, mint or dill, toasted walnuts or thinly sliced red onion. Eat with lemon potatoes or toasted pita.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, poultry, salads and dressings, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt and garlic; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup of the yogurt to a medium bowl and reserve for Step 5.
- Coat the chicken: To the large bowl, add the oregano and stir to combine. Season the chicken all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken to the large bowl and turn to coat; set aside.
- Start the salad: Smash the cucumbers with the side of your knife until craggy and split. Rip into ½- to 1-inch pieces and transfer to a colander placed in the sink. Slice or chop the tomatoes into bite-size pieces. Add to the cucumbers along with 1 ½ teaspoons salt. (It may seem like a lot of salt, but most will drain away.) Toss to combine and leave to drain.
- In a large nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Scrape excess marinade off the chicken, then cook the chicken in batches, adding oil to the pan if necessary, until it's well browned and releases from the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and cook until cooked through, another 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to plates to rest. (For grilling info, see Tip.)
- To the medium bowl of yogurt, add the feta and mash with a fork until a chunky paste forms. Shake the cucumbers and tomatoes to get rid of any excess moisture. Add to the feta yogurt along with the olives and stir until coated. The balance is dependent on your produce and feta, so season to taste with salt and pepper until flavors are vivid. Eat alongside the chicken.
COOL CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
I got this recipe from a good friend of mine several years ago. I always make it when my cucumbers are ready in the summer. It has a sweet & tangy flavor and the longer you leave the onions and cucumber set in the dressing the more they soak up the great taste! As for servings, I've never really measured but it makes a large bowl full. We usually have enough for 2 meals. Try it for yourself!
Provided by Teachermomkim
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain & rinse pasta with cold water.
- Place pasta in large bowl.
- Add oil, cucumbers, onions, & tomatoes to bowl.
- Mix remaining ingredients & pour over pasta & veggies & toss.
- Cover & chill for 3-4 hours (I've served it with as little as an hour of chill time).
- Stir before serving & enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 317.8, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 40, Protein 4.5
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