Cucumber Cilantro Pasta Salad

BakinBaby's Note:

So cool and refreshing. If you like spicy, you can add 1-2 tsp chopped jalapeno.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 cucumber (peeled & chopped in 1/2-inch squares)
• 1 cup roma tomato (diced)
• 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup dry pasta shell macaroni

Directions:

1. Cook pasta, drain.
2. Combine lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt and pepper in small bowl.
3. In a large bowl, combine pasta and vegetables.
4. Toss gently with lime dressing.

Reviews

[Charlotte J]

What a great summer salad, so light and refreshing! No mayo in this salad to spoil at your summer gatherings. I added the zest from the limes which added more flavor. Made for Round 3 during * Zaar World Tour 5* 2009 game for team *Genies of Gourmet*

[Dienia B.]

very light and refreshing i grated the onion and cuke i like the fresh taste of cilantro with this . when i have fresh tomato i would add more just personal preferance .

[Eyemadreamer]

I didn't have lime juice on hand so I made it with lemon juice instead, it was delicious! I also threw in half a red bell pepper diced, added 1/2 TB of olive oil to the dressing too. It was very nice, light and fresh!!