Description
A refreshing pasta salad made with vibrant cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and fresh parsley.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss to combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead convenience: Prepare this salad the night before. For a smoky flavor, roast cherry tomatoes before adding them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg