Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad
A light and refreshing salad that combines crisp cucumbers with tasty pasta, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 piece English cucumber Chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet white onion Chopped
Pasta
- 8 ounces medium pasta (like penne or rotini) Cook according to package instructions
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
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the English cucumber and sweet white onion.
- In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, dill, vinegar, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta, cucumber, and onion to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Notes
This salad is best served cold and can be made a day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Stir before serving as the dressing may thicken. To lighten it up, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or mayonnaise.