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.

Tlhokomelo Mokati
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I also added some chopped bacon and cheddar cheese to the herbed penne for extra flavor.


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


S Sajon
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I made this recipe for a picnic and it was a hit! The herbed penne was a great main dish and the cucumber salad was a refreshing side dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Md.Tanzil Ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped red onion and bell pepper to the cucumber salad for extra flavor.


Kifayat Shah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I especially love the cucumber salad. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Marine li
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This recipe is a keeper! The herbed penne is so flavorful and the cucumber salad is the perfect refreshing side dish. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shahzal Tabassum
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the herbed penne and the cucumber salad. I will definitely be making this again.


Lugendo Lowern
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially love the herbed penne. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Ashley Garcia
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the cucumbers are nice and crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.


Molavi Saab
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The herbed penne is flavorful and the cucumber salad is light and refreshing. It's a great dish for a summer party or potluck.


Abdullah Qurashi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the cucumber salad was a refreshing addition. I will definitely be making this again.