Best 4 Marinated Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipes

A refreshing and vibrant dish, the marinated cucumber pasta salad is a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It's a vibrant symphony of flavors and textures, combining the crisp crunch of cucumber, the tender bite of pasta, and the tangy-sweet marinade to create a delightful salad that is both light and satisfying. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a quick and easy lunch, this dish is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

Ingredients

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

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced on a mandoline

Steps:

Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cucumbers, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

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This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.

Provided by BogeyBill

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

MARINATED PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Marinated Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamie Fosnight

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 1/2 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, diced
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cheesecubed
2 bell peppers, cut into small strips (1 red and 1 yellow)
0.5 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients and chill. In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and mix slightly, refrigerate at least one hour or overnight.
If necessary, add another T of oil, few splashes of vinegar and a pinch of salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.3, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 29.6, Sodium 848.2, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 17.4

### Tips

Always marinate cucumbers for at least 1 hour before using them in a salad. This will help to enhance their flavor and make them more tender.
Use a variety of cucumbers in your salad. This will give it a more interesting texture and flavor profile. For example, you could use English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, or even Japanese cucumbers.
Add some other vegetables to your salad. This will make it more filling and nutritious. Some good options include tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and carrots.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you could also use a creamy dressing or a Greek yogurt dressing.
Serve your salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later. Cucumber pasta salad is best enjoyed within a few days of making it.

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