Refreshing Cucumber Rotini Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
A refreshing pasta salad featuring tender rotini, crisp cucumbers, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
8 ounces rotini pasta, 2 cups cucumber thinly sliced, 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced, 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped, 1/4 cup black olives sliced optional, 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled optional, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and rinse under cold water. 2. Slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, dice bell pepper, chop red onion. 3. Whisk dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, pepper. 4. Combine pasta and vegetables, pour dressing over, and toss gently. 5. Fold in feta and herbs. 6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust vegetables or cheese as desired. Store in airtight container up to 3 days. Add protein for more filling option. Avoid freezing.