Cukes And Pasta Salad Food

COOL CUCUMBER PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; stir in the oil, cucumbers and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon. Refrigerate leftovers.

KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
• Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cucumber, tomatoes, onion and dill.
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl; add to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

SHRIMP & CUCUMBER NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, mix dressing and soy sauce in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook 8 to 10 min. or until shrimp turn pink.
• Drain pasta; rinse, then drain again. Place in large bowl. Add shrimp and all remaining ingredients except cheese; mix lightly.
• Top with cheese.

PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS AND GRILLED GREEN ONION-CRUSHED OLIVE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high.
• Toss the scallions in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the scallions until the bulbs are tender and the greens are well charred, 6 to 8 minutes, turning every couple of minutes. Set aside to cool. When the scallions are cooled, chop them finely.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Add the scallions and toss to coat.
• When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and add to the vinaigrette. Add the olives, tomatoes, red onion, provolone, dill, parsley and arugula. Toss to combine.

CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Break pasta into thirds and cook until done and store in refrigerator to cool. I usually add a little of the Slaw dressing so it doesn't get too stuck together.
• Dice cucumbers into small cubes and cut onions.
• Mix all ingredients together. It is as easy as that. Tastes even better after it has cooled for a while.

MEDITERRANEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• To a pot of salted boiling water, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Add pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, spinach, and olives to a large bowl. Drizzle on about 1/2 cup of Greek Salad Dressing and toss all ingredients. Add feta cheese and more dressing plus salt and pepper if desired and toss until just combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!

CUCUMBER DILL PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook shells per package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.
• In large bowl combine pasta with green onions and cucumbers.
• In another bowl, blend together dressing ingredients, adding more or less of ingredients to get the right taste for you.
• Toss dressing with pasta and refrigerate. Serve cold.
• Note: If refrigerated for long, the cucumbers will "weep" and make the salad less than appealing. Plan to eat this within 2 hours of making.

CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Begin by cooking your pasta according to the package directions. Drain, rinse, and then place into a large bowl.
• Drizzle with the olive oil and then add in the cucumbers and onion.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, yellow mustard, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Pour over the pasta and mix well to combine.
• Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours (or overnight) before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO AND CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta as directed on package. Drain and rinse with cold water, continue to drain.
• In large salad bowl, gently toss together tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, red onions and olives.
• Add cold, drained pasta. Top with cheese, mint and parsley.
• Combine dressing ingredients in tightly sealed jar and shake vigorously.
• Pour dressing over salad and let soak for 15 minutes before serving.

CREAMY TOMATO CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta cooks, halve tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and onion. Chop the dill, parsley, and basil. Put all ingredients into a large bowl.
• To a small bowl or mason jar, add sour cream, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together or shake to combine.
• Drain and rinse the cooked pasta. After cooling for 5 minutes, add it to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

Steps:

• Cook pasta in water (as per package directions) until tender (al dente), but still firm. Drain and rinse with cool water until cooled.
• In large bowl, combine cooked pasta and remaining ingredients, tossing well. Serve.
• May be refrigerated for up to 3 days.