Description
Enjoy our Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad, ideal for summer gatherings. This refreshing dish blends crisp cucumbers with a lush creamy sauce and fresh herbs, making it a quick, impressive option for any party. Perfect for hot days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumber slices, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, and dried dill until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt.
- Additions like olives or feta cheese can be included for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Creamy, Cucumber, Pasta, Salad, Summer, Light, Vegetarian, Refreshing