Best 8 Cucumberpasta Delight Recipes
Cucumber Pasta Delight is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish that is perfect for a light meal or a side dish. Made with fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, tangy red onions, zesty lemon dressing, and a handful of herbs, this pasta salad is a burst of flavors in every bite. We've gathered three variations of this classic recipe to cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. From a simple and elegant cucumber pasta salad to a creamy cucumber pasta salad with a hint of avocado, and a vegan cucumber pasta salad bursting with colorful veggies, there's a recipe here for everyone. With easy-to-follow instructions and a list of easily accessible ingredients, you'll be enjoying this delightful dish in no time.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
This summery pasta salad recipe was given to me by my sister, Kim. It is my husband's favorite side of the summer! Enjoy!
Provided by mmihlbachler
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 27.3 g
CUCUMBER PASTA
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the ricotta cheese in a serving bowl and beat with a fork until smooth. Stir in the garlic, cucumbers, salmon, parsley and capers.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Drain. Add the pasta to the sauce mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper, top with the mint and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 724, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1197 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD
Switch up your side dish game with this creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad! Loaded with garden cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, and a creamy lemon dill dressing, it's the perfect side salad for all your summer meals!
Provided by Cathy Trochelman
Categories Salads
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the noodles are boiling, chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion to desired size.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayo, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt & pepper and mix well.
- Combine cooled noodles with veggies and dressing. Mix well. Top with additional fresh dill and fresh cracked pepper as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 5 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 112 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat
PEPPERONI CUCUMBER DELIGHT
Spicy AND cool as a cucumber? Yeah, this sounds like a recipe for me.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Yield 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dice Mini Babybel. Top the cucumber slices with the pepperoni and then the Mini Babybel. Sprinkle with parsley.
COOL CUCUMBER PASTA
People say this salad is crispy, sweet and refreshingly different. The crunchy cucumbers and tender pasta provide wonderful texture. -Jeanette Fuehring, Concordia, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CUCUMBER/PASTA DELIGHT
Categories Pasta Vegetable Marinate Quick & Easy
Yield YIELD: 8-10 SERVINGS
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- COOK PENNE PASTA (DO NOT OVERCOOK). COOL. COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS AND REFRIGERATE 6-8 HOURS BEFORE SERVING (STIRRING OCCASIONALLY TO MARINATE)
CUCUMBER NOODLES
Categories Citrus Herb Vegetable Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Lemon Mint Cucumber Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Adjust blade of slicer to 1/8-inch-thick setting. Using slicer, cut each cucumber lengthwise into long 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips, slicing until you reach core, then rotate cucumber a quarter turn and continue slicing and rotating until left with nothing but core. Blanch cucumber "noodles" in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 1 minute, then drain in a colander. Immerse colander with cucumbers in a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, about 2 minutes. Drain cucumbers, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat cucumbers dry.
- Heat butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook cucumbers, mint, salt, pepper, zest, and lemon juice, tossing to coat, until just heated through, about 1 minute.
CREAMY DILL CUCUMBER TOASTIES
I got this recipe years ago from a friend of a friend. I love it and make it all the time for parties. It looks great on the platter, and it is super easy! Everyone loves it!
Provided by Dianne McKenzie
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, dressing mix and mayonnaise.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on a slice of bread, and top with a slice of cucumber. Sprinkle with dill. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 619 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Use a vegetable spiralizer or julienne peeler to create cucumber noodles. These noodles will cook quickly and evenly.
- If you don't have a spiralizer or julienne peeler, you can use a knife to thinly slice the cucumber into ribbons.
- To save time, you can cook the chicken and bacon ahead of time. Just store them in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them.
- If you don't have any cooked chicken or bacon, you can use rotisserie chicken or precooked bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the pasta, such as bell peppers, onions, or tomatoes.
- Top the pasta with your favorite toppings, such as grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh herbs, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Cucumber pasta is a light, refreshing, and healthy meal that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or bacon. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cucumber pasta a try.
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