Pasta Salad with Veggies

My favorite way to consume cucumbers is in a pasta salad. Throughout the summer, I always have a version of this pasta salad in our refrigerator. I pull it out for snacks and most lunches. I also like that I can optionally add different vegetables I may have on hand. I took this version to book club recently and it was a hit.

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb pasta shells, your choice

• 1 1/2 cups cucumbers, diced or chunky

• 1/2 cup onion, diced or sliced (this can be red, yellow or white)

• 1 tomato, chunky (optional)

• Peas, drained (optional)

• Chicken, bacon or ham (optional if you want some extra protein)

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tsp sugar

• 2 tbsp fresh dill

• 2 tbsp white vinegar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• Feta or goat cheese (optional)

Directions

1. Cook pasta to package instructions

2. Drain your pasta

3. Combine your pasta, vegetables and additional ingredients and stir

4. I like to refrigerate mine at least one hour before serving