Like No Other Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/2 large cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

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