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How to Make Kim's Summer Cucumber Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to indulge in refreshing and light meals that are packed with fresh flavors. One dish that embodies the spirit of summer is Kim's Summer Cucumber Pasta Salad. This delightful recipe combines the crispness of cucumbers with the heartiness of pasta, creating a dish that is both satisfying and cooling during those hot summer days.

What sets this pasta salad apart from others is the use of fresh, crisp cucumbers as the star ingredient. The cucumbers bring a refr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried dill
  • ¾ cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook 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 pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

    • Nutrition

    228 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 143mg

    Categories

    Appetizer recipes
    Salad recipes
    Side recipes
    Vegetarian recipes