MARINATED CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Marinated Cucumber Pasta Salad image

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

Paulette Jones
[email protected]

This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Roseline Oyenekan
[email protected]

I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Angelina Bill
[email protected]

This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.


Lindelwa Shongwe
[email protected]

I'm not a huge fan of cucumber salads, but this one is really good! The dressing is flavorful and the cucumbers are nice and crisp.


Laurent Elias
[email protected]

This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect summer salad.


Samjhana Tamang
[email protected]

I love this recipe! It's so versatile and you can add or subtract ingredients to your liking. I often add grilled chicken or shrimp.


M Sajawal Mughal
[email protected]

This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it several times for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Renee Rice-Winters
[email protected]

I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt and pepper to taste.


Cristopher Soto
[email protected]

This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions. The dressing is also really flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mario Lopez
[email protected]

I'm always looking for new and refreshing pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! It's light, flavorful, and perfect for a summer gathering.


Ali Ausgur
[email protected]

I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it and said it was one of the best cucumber pasta salads they've ever had.


Shah Jani
[email protected]

Easy and delicious! I've made this several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of chopped red onion for some extra flavor.


Valerie Pointer
[email protected]

This recipe is really versatile. You can grill the corn or use frozen corn. You can also add different beans or vegetables. I added black beans and red bell peppers. So good!