{"id":146858,"date":"2025-03-21T02:23:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T02:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/cucumber-pasta-salad-the-stingy-vegan\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T02:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T02:23:16","slug":"cucumber-pasta-salad-the-stingy-vegan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=146858","title":{"rendered":"Cucumber Pasta Salad &#8211; The Stingy Vegan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This cucumber pasta salad with ranch dressing is a fresh and tasty side dish, potluck or bbq contribution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture.jpg\" alt=\"A white bowl of cucumber pasta salad on a wooden board with a fork in the bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-4799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<style><![CDATA[<![CDATA[#feast-advanced-jump-to {\n\tz-index: 999;\n\tborder: none;\n\topacity: 0.97;\n\tbackground: #FCFCFC;\n\tborder-left: 4px solid #CCC;\n\tmargin-bottom: 57px;\n}\n#feast-advanced-jump-to ul {\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n\tmargin-bottom: 0;\n\tpadding-left: 0;\n\tpadding: 0 30px 16px;\n}\n#feast-advanced-jump-to summary {\n\tmin-height: 48px;\n\tline-height: 48px;\n\tpadding: 8px 30px;\n}\n#feast-advanced-jump-to li {\n\tlist-style-type: none;\n\tmargin-bottom:8px;\n}\n#feast-advanced-jump-to li a {\n\ttext-decoration: none;\n}\n]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<details id=\"feast-advanced-jump-to\" open=\"\">\n<summary>Jump to:<\/summary>\n<\/details>\n<p>If you need a quick and flavorful dish for your next get together, you can\u2019t go wrong with pasta salad.<\/p>\n<p>This easy pasta salad has just three main ingredients that are the perfect combination of textures and flavors.<\/p>\n<p>Adding a few dried herbs and seasonings to your mayo gives you a quick and easy <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/vegan-ranch-dip\/\">ranch dressing<\/a><\/span> that\u2019s more interesting that just straight up mayonnaise and sour cream.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-cucumbers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cucumbers<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you peel cucumbers for a salad?<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s really your choice if you want to peel your cucumber to make a salad or not.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>English cucumbers, the long ones that come wrapped in plastic, have a thin skin that\u2019s easy to eat. You don\u2019t need to peel them.<\/p>\n<p>Field cucumbers or \u201cregular\u201d cucumbers, the ones with the bumpy skin, have a thicker skin than can sometimes taste bitter.<\/p>\n<p>People usually prefer to peel field cucumbers for salads but it\u2019s not obligatory if you don\u2019t feel like it.<\/p>\n<p>A common way to peel cucumbers is in strips alternating skin on and skin off so that some of the skin remains for the texture is adds to the salad (and that\u2019s also where the vitamins are!)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you remove seeds from cucumber for salad?<\/h3>\n<p>For a fresh vegetable salad that you\u2019re going to be eating right away, it\u2019s not necessary to remove the seeds from a cucumber.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with cucumber seeds is that they contain a lot of water and this water will leach out into your dish as it sits.<\/p>\n<p>Since pasta salads usually call for refrigerating before serving and can sit out for a while, removing the seeds from the cucumbers will prevent the salad from going soggy and watering down the dressing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A spoon scraping the seeds out of a cucumber.\" class=\"wp-image-4802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A spoon scraping the seeds out of a cucumber.\" class=\"wp-image-4802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-2-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cut cucumber for pasta salad<\/h3>\n<p>Cut both ends off the cucumber, then cut it in half in the middle into two pieces.<\/p>\n<p>Slice the pieces in half lengthwise (from the top of the cucumber to the bottom).<\/p>\n<p>Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Now cut the cucumber into quarter to half inch slices.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should I salt cucumbers before making salad?<\/h3>\n<p>Salting cucumbers before making salad draws out the juice from the cucumbers.<\/p>\n<p>This helps prevent your salad from getting too watery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s usually recommended to allow salted cucumber to sit for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I\u2019m too lazy and impatient for this step so I don\u2019t usually bother salting my cucumbers.<\/p>\n<p>I find that remove the seeds is good enough to prevent excessive amount of juice from watering down my pasta salad.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A small bowl of dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder.\" class=\"wp-image-4803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"A small bowl of dill, chives, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder.\" class=\"wp-image-4803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-5-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-pasta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The pasta<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What pasta should I use for pasta salad?<\/h3>\n<p>Listen, there\u2019s no right or wrong answer here; everyone has their favorite pasta shape for pasta salad.<\/p>\n<p>While spaghetti or linguini isn\u2019t really practical, any short pasta shape will work in pasta salad.<\/p>\n<p>Pasta shapes that have lots of nooks and crannies, corkscrew, elbow, tubular or shell shapes will hold on to the dressing better than smooth shapes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cool down pasta for pasta salad<\/h3>\n<p>The best way to cool down pasta for pasta salad is to rinse the cooked pasta with cold water.<\/p>\n<p>Without getting too science-y, the starches go through changes while cooking and cooling.<\/p>\n<p>For a pasta salad with the best texture, the correct technique is to cook the pasta past the point of al dente until it\u2019s soft all the way through, then shock the starches back into shape with cold water.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This way you end up with tender yet firm pasta for your salad.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, refrigerating pasta salad allows the pasta to soak up too much of the dressing, resulting in bland pasta salad as well as making the pasta too firm.<\/p>\n<p>So it\u2019s better to cool the pasta under cool water, dress it and serve it at room temperature.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Pouring vegan buttermilk into a bowl of herbs, seasonings and vegan mayo.\" class=\"wp-image-4804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring vegan buttermilk into a bowl of herbs, seasonings and vegan mayo.\" class=\"wp-image-4804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-4-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to prevent pasta from soaking up dressing?<\/h3>\n<p>While most pasta salad recipes call for refrigerating it for several hours, pasta will soak up any liquids surrounding it and result in a rather bland, dry salad.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not serving the pasta salad right away, use just half the dressing to start with. This will prevent the pasta from sticking together and allow some of the flavors to soak in.<\/p>\n<p>Then, just before serving, stir in the remaining dressing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This keeps the flavors bold and adds back the moisture that was lost while the pasta was sitting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>This pasta salad calls for just 3 main ingredients, mayo and some herbs and seasonings. It\u2019s cheap and easy to make!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pasta: <\/strong>I used a small, ridged elbow pasta shape for this recipe. As mentioned above, there isn\u2019t really a right or wrong answer for which pasta shape is best for pasta salad. Use your favorite pasta shape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cucumbers: <\/strong>You could use either English or field cucumbers for this cucumber pasta salad. I use field cucumbers because their cheaper. To avoid any bitter aftertaste from the skin, I peel them first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Red onion: <\/strong>If your red onion has a bite to it, do the trick of soaking it in ice water for about 20 minutes to remove the spiciness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mayonnaise: <\/strong>This is a vegan recipe so use your favorite vegan mayo. I use Hellman\u2019s, which is the only brand that is sold where I live.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Milk: <\/strong>Use your choice of unsweetened plant-based milk. I like to use soy milk when making vegan buttermilk because the higher protein content helps it to thicken more than other nut or oat milks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vinegar: <\/strong>We make a quick buttermilk with milk and vinegar. I use white wine vinegar but white vinegar or apple cider vinegar also work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spices and seasonings: <\/strong>To make an easy ranch dressing you\u2019ll need dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. All the herbs are dried.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"A bowl of vegan ranch with a wooden spoon in it.\" class=\"wp-image-4805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"A bowl of vegan ranch with a wooden spoon in it.\" class=\"wp-image-4805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-3-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-make-cucumber-pasta-salad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to make cucumber pasta salad<\/h2>\n<p>This creamy cucumber pasta salad combines crisp cucumber and perfectly cooked pasta with a creamy homemade ranch dressing that\u2019s easy to make and full of flavor. \u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make the dressing<\/h3>\n<p>Ranch dressing always tastes better when given a bit of time for the flavors to meld.<\/p>\n<p>So start by preparing the dressing and set it aside while you prepare the rest of the salad.<\/p>\n<p>In a measuring cup or bowl combine the vinegar and plant milk. This creates a vegan buttermilk.<\/p>\n<p>Measure out your mayonnaise and add in the herbs and seasonings.<\/p>\n<p>Pour in the vegan buttermilk and mix well to combine.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Refrigerate.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cook the pasta<\/h3>\n<p>Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a healthy pinch of salt.<\/p>\n<p>Cook the pasta for the length of time indicated on the package directions.<\/p>\n<p>I find that when making pasta, the package directions usually overcook the pasta past the point of al dente.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s terrible for pasta but good for pasta salad!<\/p>\n<p>So cook the pasta past the point of al dente until it\u2019s tender all the way through &#8211; about two minutes past al dente.<\/p>\n<p>Drain the pasta into a colander and rinse it under cool water.<\/p>\n<p>Shake it well to remove as much water as possible and transfer it to a large bowl.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Pouring vegan ranch over the chopped cucumber, red onion and pasta in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Pouring vegan ranch over the chopped cucumber, red onion and pasta in a bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-4806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-ingredients-photo-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prep the veggies<\/h3>\n<p>While the pasta is cooking you can prepare the vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Peel and halve the cucumbers. Use a spoon to remove the seeds.<\/p>\n<p>Chop the cucumbers into half to one inch half moons.<\/p>\n<p>Thinly slice half a red onion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bring it all together<\/h3>\n<p>Combine the pasta, cucumbers, red onion and dressing in a large bowl.<\/p>\n<p>This cucumber pasta salad is best served immediately or within 30 minutes at room temperature.<\/p>\n<p>If you are making this ahead of time, toss the pasta salad with half the dressing to start with. When you\u2019re ready to serve, add the other half of the dressing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-image-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"variations-and-substitutions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Variations and substitutions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Veggies: <\/strong>There are lots of other veggie options you can add to this salad: cherry tomatoes, corn, bell peppers, kalamata olives etc. If adding watery vegetables like tomatoes, add them immediately before serving so that the salad doesn\u2019t get soggy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dressing:<\/strong> Don\u2019t want ranch? Just use mayo. For a lighter dressing, replace some of the mayonnaise with vegan yogurt, ideally thick Greek-style yogurt.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where\u2019s the protein? <\/strong>Plants have protein, okay? But if you want to add something more substantial, toss in some chickpeas or your favorite vegan chicken substitute product.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1730109143421\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long can creamy pasta salad stay out?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Although mayo-based pasta salads are a popular bbq side, they can be a food safety risk. Don\u2019t leave it out for more than 2 hours and keep it out of direct sunlight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1730109158143\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Can I make this gluten free?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sure, just use gluten-free pasta.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1730109173018\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Why is my pasta salad bland?<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you made your pasta salad and refrigerated it for several hours, the pasta has probably soaked up all the dressing and muted the flavors. Try adding half the dressing before refrigerating and then the second half of the dressing just before serving.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"An overhead photo of cucumber pasta salad in a white bowl with a fork in it.\" class=\"wp-image-4807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-180x270.jpg 180w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo.jpg\" alt=\"An overhead photo of cucumber pasta salad in a white bowl with a fork in it.\" class=\"wp-image-4807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-photo-180x270.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"make-ahead-and-storage-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make ahead and storage tips<\/h2>\n<p>As I\u2019ve mentioned in the post, pasta salad is actually best served at room temperature within 30 minutes of preparation.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you need to make this ahead of time, only add half the dressing to the salad until you\u2019re ready to serve. Then stir in the other half.<\/p>\n<p>You can cover and store leftover cucumber pasta salad in the fridge.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It will keep for 3 &#8211; 4 days without going bad but it will undergo changes as the cucumber releases water and the pasta gets soggy.<\/p>\n<p>Leftover pasta salad isn\u2019t as good as freshly made.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe cannot be successfully frozen.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-serve-cucumber-pasta-salad\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to serve cucumber pasta salad<\/h2>\n<p>Cucumber pasta salad makes a great side dish for a barbecue or potluck. During the summer try this <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/pisto\/\">Spanish pisto<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/vegan-taco-stuffed-tomatoes\/\">stuffed tomatoes<\/a><\/span>, or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/vegan-black-bean-burgers\/\">black bean burgers<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-4796\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"4796\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-the-stingy-vegan\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 10px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;border-radius: 30px;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"\" 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class=\"attachment-200x200 size-200x200\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/cucumber-pasta-salad-picture-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-the-stingy-vegan-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-the-stingy-vegan-header\">\n<h2 id=\"cucumber-pasta-salad\" class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cucumber Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<p>This cucumber pasta salad with ranch dressing is a fresh and tasty side dish, potluck or bbq 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wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Side Dish<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-4796 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4796\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">people<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">304<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[<![CDATA[#wprm-toggle-switch-463062978 input:checked + .wprm-toggle-switch-slider { background-color: #4a90e2 !important; }]]]]><![CDATA[>]]><\/style>\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-463062978\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-463062978\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"width: 40px;height: 20px;margin-top: -10px;background-color: #cccccc;border-radius: 10px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"margin-left: 50px;\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-4796-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"4796\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the ranch dressing<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vinegar,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">white, white wine or apple cider<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup (60 ml)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened plant-based milk,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"> I use soy<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup (125 ml)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegan mayonnaise<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried dill<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried parsley<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried chives<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the cucumber pasta salad<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">9<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz (250 grams)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"> elbow pasta<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium cucumbers,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">I use field, \u201cregular\u201d cucumbers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt for the water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4796-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4796\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Combine the vinegar and plant-based milk in a measuring cup or bowl. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Combine the mayo and all the spices and seasonings for the ranch dressing in a bowl. Pour in the milk and mix well. Refrigerate to allow the flavors to combine.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Bring a large pot of water the the boil and add a good pinch of salt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Cook the pasta until just past al dente and tender all the way through.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>While the pasta is cooking peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Slice them into half to one inch half moon pieces.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Thinly slice the red onion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>When the pasta is ready, drain it in a colander and rinse it with cool water. Shake the colander well to remove as much water as possible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In a large bowl combine the pasta, cucumbers, red onion and ranch dressing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-4796-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>This pasta salad is best served immediately at room temperature or within 30 minutes. However, if you need to make this ahead of time, only add half the dressing to the salad until you\u2019re ready to serve. Then stir in the other half.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">304<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">505<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">286<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">659<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">50<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-call-to-action wprm-call-to-action-simple\" style=\"color: #333333;margin: 0px;padding-top: 10px;padding-bottom: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text-container\"><span class=\"wprm-call-to-action-text\">Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. Please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/thestingyvegan.com\/nutrition-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #3498db\">nutrition disclaimer<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1680294708910367');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This cucumber pasta salad with ranch dressing is a fresh and tasty side dish, potluck or bbq contribution.\u00a0 Jump to: If you need a quick and flavorful dish for your next get together, you can\u2019t go wrong with pasta salad. 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