Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad
Cool off this summer with our Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad, a refreshing blend of crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, and a creamy dressing that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a family dinner, this salad is an easy-to-make dish that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Combining the fresh flavors of cucumbers and onions with a zesty dressing, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 ounces medium pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1/2 sweet white onion
- 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
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt. Add medium pasta and cook until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain in a colander and let cool.
- 2. Prepare vegetables: While the pasta cools, chop the cucumber and sweet onion into small pieces and combine them in a mixing bowl.
- 3. Make the dressing: In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, fresh dill, vinegar, and black pepper until smooth.
- 4. Combine ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the bowl with chopped vegetables. Pour in the dressing and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
- 5. Chill before serving: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer to a sealed container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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