CUCUMBER SHELL SALAD

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Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion and green peas. Someone always seems to want the recipe! -Paula Ishii, Ralston, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, cucumber and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Riva Ahmed
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This salad is a great way to add a healthy and refreshing side dish to your next meal.


Nas Me
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it up to a day in advance, and it will still taste great.


Khanyi Maphetho
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I love the tangy flavor of the pickle juice dressing. It really helps to brighten up the salad.


Mahmood Anwar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pickle juice. I always have a jar of pickle juice in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.


Missy Bennett
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to use cucumbers, and this salad is definitely one of my favorites. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's perfect for summer.


Manji Gofung
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the cucumber shells and they always ask for seconds.


Remo lombard
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I've also tried making this salad with other types of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar. They all work well, but I prefer the classic pickle juice dressing.


Linda Eyre
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This salad is also great with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.


Sima Akher
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I like to add a little bit of red onion to this salad for an extra pop of color and flavor.


Eden Meraf
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I've made this salad with both regular cucumbers and English cucumbers. I prefer the English cucumbers because they have a milder flavor.


Iftikhar Iftikhar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Sd Shahinm
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The pickle juice and dill weed dressing really helped to balance out the cucumber flavor.


Altaf Khan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the cucumber shells were a big conversation starter.


Sardar Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few cucumbers in my fridge, and this is a great way to use them up before they go bad.


Mezanur Rhamun
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cucumber shells are a great way to add a unique touch to the salad, and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Matsebe Tsutsa
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This salad is so refreshing and light, it's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. I love the addition of the pickle juice, it gives the salad a nice tanginess.


El LOCO
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect side dish for summer cookouts and potlucks. The cucumber shells are so cute and they add a fun touch to the salad.


diyem celal saber
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This cucumber shell salad was a refreshing and unique dish! The combination of cucumber, onion, and celery was classic, but the addition of the pickle juice and dill weed gave it a tangy and savory twist. I also appreciated the simplicity of the reci