Description
This refreshing Cucumber Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of tender pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, all tossed in a creamy mayo dressing with a hint of fresh dill and lemon. It’s a perfect side dish for picnics, potlucks, or any summer gathering.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 3 cups dry pasta (such as bowtie)
Vegetables:
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil the pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion to desired size.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix mayo, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Combine everything: Toss cooled pasta with vegetables and dressing. Mix well.
- Serve: Garnish with extra dill and cracked pepper, if desired.
Notes
- Recipe variations:
- Use any type of pasta
- Add avocado, bell peppers, and/or fresh spinach
- Substitute fresh basil for dill
- Use Miracle Whip instead of mayo
- Substitute dried dill for fresh
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
