Cucumber Pasta Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Cucumber tomato pasta salad Italian dressing recipe combines fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, and basil with a tangy, creamy dressing. Perfect for summer!
Equipment
- 1 strainer
- 1 Whisk
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked drained pasta
- 2 cups diced cucumbers
- ½ cup diced roma tomatoes
- ¼ cup purple onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- Dressing:
- ½ cup mayo
- 2 tbls honey
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook and drain pasta according to package instructions.
- Cut tomatoes, purple onions, and cucumbers into small pieces.
- Chop basil.
- Mix dressing with whisk, and then mix everything together. Let sit in fridge for a few hours for taste to develop.
Notes
Recipe tips
Cook your pasta al dente—it really makes all the difference. If it’s too soft, it’ll get mushy, especially with the creamy dressing. Keeping it a little firm helps it hold up better and keeps the texture just right. Since pasta is one of the main ingredients, nailing the texture makes a big difference in how the whole dish turns out. As for the veggies, go for the freshest ingredients you can find—cucumbers, tomatoes, basil. Fresh produce really brings out the best flavors and makes the salad taste super vibrant, like summer in a bowl. Whether you're making it just for yourself or prepping for a get-together, in-season veggies are the way to go for the most flavor. And if you’re feeling like mixing things up, swap the creamy balsamic dressing with a tangy Italian one. It’s a quick and easy way to change up the taste without overcomplicating things.Nutrition
Calories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.5gFat: 21gSodium: 762mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10g
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