Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad: A Refreshing and Easy Recipe
This Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing and easy dish perfect for summer. Packed with fresh vegetables and a light dressing, it makes a great side or light meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables or proteins such as grilled chicken or feta cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad, light pasta salad, refreshing salad