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Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad

A refreshing and versatile salad that combines tender pasta, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Pasta Your choice of pasta, cooked al dente.
  • 1 large Cucumber Sliced.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 large Red Onion Diced.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together gently until well combined.
  5. Let the salad chill for about 10 minutes in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors before serving.

Notes

For best results, consider the following tips: Add bell peppers or carrots for extra crunch, use gluten-free pasta if needed, or incorporate fresh herbs for a flavor boost. Prepare the veggies ahead for quicker meal prep.