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Bowl of pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, perfect easy picnic side dishes

Easy Picnic Side Dishes

Simple and delicious side dishes perfect for picnics. These recipes are quick to prepare and travel well.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 2 cups cooked pasta any shape
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 590mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be made a day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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