Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Pasta Salad that perfectly captures the essence of summer with its crisp vegetables and creamy feta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add your pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
- Combine Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and crumbled feta.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss everything together.
- Chill: Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead for deeper flavors. Avoid overcooking pasta to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg