Description
Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer days. Combining tender pasta with crisp cucumbers and a creamy dressing, this salad delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a side dish at barbecues or as a light lunch. Packed with fresh herbs and a zesty kick from vinegar, this delightful recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike. Ideal for any occasion, it can be easily customized with added proteins or veggies to suit your taste.
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
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- While the pasta cools, slice the cucumber and finely dice the onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, dill, vinegar, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooled pasta, cucumber, onion, and dressing in a mixing bowl; toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider including grilled chicken or chickpeas. Experiment with different herbs like parsley or chives for variation.