Description
A refreshing and tasty creamy cucumber pasta salad perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables, and toss gently to combine.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with fresh dill if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, mix in diced cooked chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg