Description
This cucumber pasta salad is one of the best quick and healthy ideas for summer meals! It’s easy, fresh, and so simple to make. Perfect for BBQs, picnics, meal prep, or a light vegetarian dinner option—everyone will love it!
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini pasta
- 1 cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Slice cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta and vegetables with parsley.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein.
- Try basil or dill instead of parsley for variation.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
- Store in the fridge up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American