Cucumber Shell Salad Recipe

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Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad chock-full of crunchy cucumber, onion and green peas. "Wherever I take it, I'm always asked for the recipe," remarks Paula Ishii of Ralston, Nebraska.

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Cucumber Shell Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup ranch salad dressing

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, cucumber and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One 3/4-cup serving (prepared with fat-free ranch dressing) equals 165 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 210 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Originally published as Cucumber Shell Salad in Quick Cooking May/June 2002, p8

Tip

Keeping Onions Fresh

To keep onions from spoiling, I place them in the legs of a clean pair of nylon hose. I put them in one at a time and tie a knot between each onion. Then I hang them in a cool dry place. The onions stay fresh much longer because they are well-ventilated and are not touching one another. Terri M., Sequim, Washington

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Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by shecooksalot

This is a nice simple creamy salad. It was a cinch to make and tasted great. It may need a touch more in the way of seasonings, or maybe I need a stronger flavored ranch dressing, but the flavor combination is still great. It also made alot!!!!! Great for a family gathering.

 
 
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