HERBED PENNE AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Blender     Food Processor     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Mint     Cucumber     Summer     Chill     Dill     Parsley     Boil     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed and spun dry
1 cup loosely packed fresh fine dill sprigs, rinsed and spun dry
1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed), rinsed and spun dry
1 cup coarsely chopped scallion
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
1 pound small penne rigata (ridged, quill-shaped pasta) or other macaroni
1 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor purée the mint, the dill, the parsley, and the scallion with the mayonnaise, the buttermilk, and salt to taste until the dressing is smooth. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the penne until it is tender and drain it in a colander. Refresh the pasta with under cold water and drain it well. In a large bowl toss the pasta with the dressing and the cucumber and chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

lyxtcxl
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This is my new favorite penne salad recipe! The herb dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sahil Vai
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a great salad for a crowd because it's so easy to make and transport.


Indigo Sparkle
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of herbs, cucumbers, and penne. It's the perfect summer salad.


Azaan Rajpoot
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's light and refreshing, but still filling. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Denis Amet
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I loved this salad! The herbs and dressing really balance out the cucumber flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ahsan Iqbal
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover penne. I also added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal. Thanks for sharing!


Shannon Holland
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I'm always looking for new ways to make penne salad, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The herb dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers add a nice crunch. I'll be making this again for sure.


Nmp
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! It's a great salad for a crowd because it's so easy to make and transport.


Anzila Aeman
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of herbs, cucumbers, and penne. It's the perfect summer salad.


Sophia lorey
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's light and refreshing, but still filling. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


ghoul
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I loved this salad! The herbs and dressing really balance out the cucumber flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


GAMING WITH NEWBM
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover penne. I also added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal. Thanks for sharing!


Tanaya Minefield
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I'm always looking for new ways to make penne salad, and this recipe is definitely a keeper. The herb dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers add a nice crunch. I'll be making this again for sure.


Shoram Akhter
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's light and refreshing, but still filling. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Ahmed mohamed Abdelkader
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I loved this salad! The herbs and dressing really balance out the cucumber flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Asif Akbar bhutta
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover penne. I also added some grilled chicken and it was a complete meal. Thanks for sharing!


Ellie Osman
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I'm always looking for new penne recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The herb dressing is so delicious and the cucumbers add a nice crunch. I'll be making this again for sure.


Cabdi Nuur
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and the flavors are light and summery. I highly recommend it.


Tom Miller
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This recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of herbs, cucumbers, and penne is so refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.