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Marinated Cucumber Pasta Salad

The sweet-and-sour dressing in this recipe is a nice change of pace from more traditional varieties. My nursing supervisor shared the recipe with me...and I'm glad she did!—Sue Dorrance, West Bend, Wisconsin
Marinated Cucumber Pasta Salad
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. + marinating
  • Makes
    16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) mostaccioli
  • 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 6 green onions, chopped
  • MARINADE:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Cook mostaccioli according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the mostaccioli, cucumber and onions.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the marinade ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 188 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable.

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