Fresh Cucumber Pasta Salad is a crisp, refreshing dish combining tender pasta, crunchy cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing, perfect for light meals or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
8 ounces rotini or farfalle pasta
2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken for protein
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
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Slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onions. Chop dill and parsley.
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Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
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Combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Toss with dressing.
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Add feta and optional protein, folding gently.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss again and adjust seasoning as needed.