Cucumber Shell Salad

Name: Cucumber Shell Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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

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. —Paula Ishii, Ralston, Nebraska

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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 165 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

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

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DM05259

Aug 9, 2017

I love this salad, i found the recipe and made it while I was visiting my son and i have made it at least three more times. It is so easy and great to have as a side dish or as a main dish, i know i will keep making it all the time especially since I am a vegetarian o would recommend it
Starlakay

Aug 4, 2015

I liked it but too much ranch dressing. I will reduce it by one third.
shecooksalot

Jul 5, 2011

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.