Best Low Fat Cucumber Pepper Pasta Salad Recipes

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CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD



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This light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. The orecchiette pasta holds the dressing for flavor in every bite, but you can use another small pasta shape if you like. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar.

Provided by Sarah Epperson Loveless

Categories     Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces whole-wheat orecchiette pasta
1 medium English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cucumber, tomatoes, onion and dill.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl; add to the pasta mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 286.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

LOW-FAT CUCUMBER SALAD



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A splash of lemon juice, sweet onion and cider vinegar give a delightfully tart bite to this zesty, quick salad. Best of all, it's light on calories. -Sharon Seving, Sidney, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fat-free sour cream
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
3 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet onion

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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