Like No Other Pasta Salad

This is a unique and simple pasta salad recipe I got from an old friend. Fresh vegetables such as grape tomatoes make a nice addition. Great for a summer picnic!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 270 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ cup canola oil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
• ½ cup white vinegar
• ½ large onion, chopped
• ½ large cucumber, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.

Step 2

Blend onion, cucumber, canola oil, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, mustard, parsley, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.