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Best Cucumber Pasta Salad

A fresh and vibrant pasta salad made with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cooked pasta (any type you prefer)
  • 2 cups Cucumbers, diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs Optional

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
  2. Add crumbled feta cheese.
Make Dressing and Toss
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Serving
  1. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

If storing leftovers, scoop the salad into an airtight container. It’ll last in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just give it a quick toss before serving to refresh the flavors. Make ahead by keeping the dressing separate until ready to eat.