Lemony Cucumber-And-Herb Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe By Real Simple

Some say that theres no such thing as an original recipe, but this pasta salad begs to differ. Its the summertime staple of the nineties returned to modern dinner tables with this fresh take. Each perfect bite is made up of a short pasta shape, vibrant fresh herbs, crisp persian cucumbersfamous for their good skin-to-flesh ratiosalty feta, and a mustardy garlic-lemon dressing. This portion is meant to serve as a side and would taste delicious alongside grilled chicken or steak, but it could also make a delicious dinner for four.

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Ingredients for Lemony Cucumber-And-Herb Pasta Salad Recipe

  • 0.08 pound Short pasta
  • 0.08 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more for cooking pasta
  • 1/2 tablespoon Olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
  • 0.17 tablespoon Whole grain mustard
  • 0.17 Cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • 1/25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/25 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 0.08 pound Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 0.67 ounce Feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.08 cup Packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
Nutrition
value
196
calories per serving
10 g Fat9 g Protein31 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    10g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    31g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    31g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    10g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    136mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    825mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    33mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    6mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    44mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    148mg
  • Selenium
    5mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Real Simple