Best Cucumber Pasta Salad
A light and refreshing cucumber pasta salad that’s perfect for warm-weather meals and picnics, easy to customize and meal prep-friendly.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 cups cooked pasta (small shapes like rotini, shells, or bowties)
Veggies & Herbs
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare 2 cups of small-shaped pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool slightly.
Combination
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper just before serving.
Notes
Great for meal prep, holds well in the fridge for 2-3 days. Start with half the dressing to keep it light.