summer pasta salad
Summer pasta salad that is so simple it's crazy. Cool and refreshing lunch that is light with fresh garden cucumber, tomato, and cilantro with a light dressing. Add sliced avocado, eat as a side dish, or as a meal on its own. Serve with hearty whole grain bread, too.
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ingredients:
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8 oz. of pasta (I used penne)
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1 cucumber
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1/4 fresh cilantro
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1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
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1/4 cup green onions
For the dressing-
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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1 tbsp mustard
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1 tbsp maple syrup
method:
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Cook pasta according to directions. Strain and rinse with cold water and set aside in bowl.
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Cube cucumber and tomatoes. Chop cilantro and green onions. Add to food chopper and blend together. Do not over blend. Add in balsamic vinegar, mustard, and maple syrup.
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Pour mixture over pasta and mix together. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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