Kim's Summer Cucumber Pasta Salad

Kim's Summer Cucumber Pasta Salad

This recipe for summery cucumber pasta salad with vinegar and sugar was given to me by my sister, Kim. It is my husband’s favorite side of the summer! Enjoy!

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

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl.

Step 3
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 Facts (per serving)

228
Calories
3g
Fat
49g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 228
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3g 3%
Saturated Fat0g 2%
Sodium171mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate49g 18%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars27g
Protein4g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium22mg 2%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium143mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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