Description
This Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing and creamy dish perfect for a light meal or a side dish. The combination of crisp cucumber, tender pasta, and flavorful dressing makes for a delightful summer salad.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Salad:
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces medium pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1/2 sweet white onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Begin by combining all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Mix them well until fully combined. Set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Prepare the Onions: Thinly slice the onion and place the slices in a bowl of cold water to mellow the sharpness of the onion flavor.
- Cook and Cool the Pasta: Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Run the pasta under cold water to cool it down. Drain and set aside.
- Slice the Cucumber: Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and slice it into thin slices.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the prepared pasta, onion slices, cucumber slices, and any other desired ingredients. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well-coated. Allow the salad to sit for at least 40 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the salad.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cucumber Pasta Salad, Healthy Salad, Summer Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe
