Why, yes. Yes it is. I recommend this salad for your next picnic because it:
1. Tastes like refrigerator pickles.
2. Can be made way ahead of time.
3. Makes a lot.
4. Can become a complete meal with the addition of shredded chicken.
5. Has no mayonnaise,
6. And therefore no food poisoning!
7. Is egg free!
8. Could be made gluten free with gluten-free pasta!
9. Uses up one of the cucumbers lurking in your fridge!
Cool Cucumber Pasta (adapted from my friend's mother-in-law's recipe)
16 oz. penne pasta
1 T. olive oil
1 medium cucumber, unpeeled and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 T. prepared mustard
1 T. fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp. each salt and pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. Do not overcook. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place pasta in a large bowl. Stir in the oil, cucumbers, and onions. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss. Cover and chill for at least four hours--overnight is best. Stir occasionally.
Mmm. My Grandma used to make a salad like that!
ReplyDeleteThe post title had me laughing out loud. Hehehehehe...
ReplyDeleteOh thank you for this recipe. I'll add this to the menu for Alysa's party in December. I always try at least one new recipe each party! :)
ReplyDeleteA few nights ago I came across your blog(I think from a SouleMama comment.) Anyways, I made this salad for my family today and they loved it. It was such a refreshing, lite, summer salad. It's delicious.
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