Best Marinated Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipes

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KIM'S SUMMER CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD



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This summery pasta salad recipe was given to me by my sister, Kim. It is my husband's favorite side of the summer! Enjoy!

Provided by mmihlbachler

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Farfalle Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 171.4 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

CREAMY TOMATO CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD



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Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and herbs tossed in a light creamy dressing with pasta make a salad that's absolutely irresistible! Creamy Tomato Cucumber Pasta Salad is not only easy to make but it's colorful, cool, and does double duty as a side dish or salad.

Provided by Donya Mullins

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces rotini pasta (or any pasta you like)
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 English cucumber
1/2 red onion
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh basil
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta cooks, halve tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and onion. Chop the dill, parsley, and basil. Put all ingredients into a large bowl.
  • To a small bowl or mason jar, add sour cream, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together or shake to combine.
  • Drain and rinse the cooked pasta. After cooling for 5 minutes, add it to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD



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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad takes my favorite summer cucumber salad and turns it into a delicious meal. Loaded with tender pasta, crisp juicy cucumbers, fresh dill and sweet white onion, this dish will be the hit of every potluck!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad

Time 14m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 long english cucumber
½ pound medium sized pasta (such as penne or rotini)
½ sweet white onion
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water. (see note)
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds using a spoon. Slice into thin slices.
  • Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Let sit at least 40 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 247 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MARINATED CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
4 teaspoons sesame oil
2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced on a mandoline

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, oil and 1 tablespoon water in a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Add the cucumbers, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

COOL CUCUMBER PASTA



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People say this salad is crispy, sweet and refreshingly different. The crunchy cucumbers and tender pasta provide wonderful texture. -Jeanette Fuehring, Concordia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl; stir in the oil, cucumbers and onion. , In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARINATED CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD



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The sweet-and-sour dressing in this recipe is a nice change of pace from more traditional varieties. My nursing supervisor shared the recipe with me...and I'm glad she did!-Sue Dorrance, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
6 green onions, chopped
MARINADE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook mostaccioli according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the mostaccioli, cucumber and onions., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the marinade ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED MACARONI SALAD



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This is an excellent macaroni salad that everyone in my family has made over the years, and now I make. We have this with dinner at least once a week or every two weeks. It's a hit with everyone, as there's ketchup and sugar in it for the kids. Just try it; you'll LOVE it!

Provided by KillerKitty

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup canola oil
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup ketchup
½ cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 cups rotini pasta
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped cucumber

Steps:

  • Whisk canola oil, sugar, ketchup, vinegar, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Set aside to let the flavors blend for 30 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • Combine cooled pasta, tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, and cucumber in a bowl.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 809.7 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD



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This is an easy salad that is perfect for a warm summer day.

Provided by BogeyBill

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup water
½ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
3 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Steps:

  • Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 784 mg, Sugar 11.9 g

CRISP MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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My grandma gave me this recipe and I absolutely love it. It's great eating it in the warmer months or any family get-together.

Provided by mistyaikin

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup white vinegar
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon celery seed
2 cucumbers, sliced
¼ cup sliced sweet onion

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, sugar, salt, and celery seed together in a large bowl; stir in cucumbers and onion. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 293.2 mg, Sugar 27 g

MARINATED CUCUMBERS



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These cucumber slices make a cool summer side dish dressed in a light, tangy vinegar and oil mixture seasoned with herbs. The refreshing salad is always a hit when served with cold sandwiches or grilled meat. -Mary Helen Hinson, Lamberton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup white vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and shake well. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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