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Pasta Veggie Salad

September 22, 2012 by pictureperfectcooking

I love a good pasta salad as a side dish, especially during hot weather and we have had some hot days this summer.  For this recipe, I tweaked my old favorite cucumber salad recipe to make it into this Pasta Veggie Salad.

I used fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from my garden, but feel free to substitute any kind of veggies you like.  It will still turn out great!

Easy Pasta Veggie Salad

10oz pasta (about 2/3 of a 16oz. box) cooked and drained

1 medium cucumber

1 medium tomato

1 cup mayonnaise (I used light.)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

4 tsp. apple cider vinegar

1/2 tsp. dried dill weed

1/2 tsp. salt

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Start by cooking and draining the pasta.  Rinse in cool water to stop the cooking process.  Finely chop the cucumber and tomato.

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Combine the mayo, sugar, vinegar, dill and salt in a large bowl until smooth.

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Add the cooked pasta and veggies and toss to coat.  Put it in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled and enjoy!  This makes a great side dish, but would also be a perfect light lunch by itself.

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Posted in Cooking | Tagged Pasta Veggie Salad, side dish | 6 Comments

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  1. on September 24, 2012 at 7:34 pm Carrie@My Favorite Finds

    I don’t think I’ve had cucumber in pasta salad, but I’m sure I’d love it! Thanks for sharing at MTM!


  2. on September 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm Miz Helen

    I love the dressing for this salad, we are big Dill fans and would really enjoy this salad. Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen


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  4. on January 4, 2014 at 11:49 am dianeroark

    My kids love pasta salads.
    I Pinned it!
    Thank you also for linking up at Saturday Dishes.
    Blessings and have a great weekend.
    Diane Roark
    http://www.recipesforourdailybread.com
    I will make sure I am following your social medias.


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