Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad: Easy, Refreshing Summer Delight
A delicious and refreshing cucumber pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- Add the cooled pasta to the veggie mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for flavors to meld.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or add protein for a heartier dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad