Recipe: Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad

Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just have a garden overflowing with cucumbers, this easy pasta salad is always a hit, and it’s the perfect dish to bring to a cookout. It’s crispy, cold, sweet and refreshing – just what you want during the summer heat. Cut the sugar in half to make it a healthy option.

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Recipe: Cool Cucumber Pasta Salad

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The perfect recipe for a potluck or summer cookout.

Ingredients

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• 8 ounces tube pasta
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1-1/2 cups sugar (I usually use 3/4 cup – the full recipe is a little sweet for me)
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

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Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
2. Place in a large bowl; stir in oil, cucumbers and onion.
3. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over salad and toss.
4. Cover and chill for 3 – 4 hours.
5. Serve with a slotted spoon.