Description
A creamy and refreshing cucumber pasta salad made with tender pasta, crisp cucumbers, and a tangy dill dressing. Perfect for summer meals and make-ahead sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 English cucumber diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 white onion finely minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente
- Rinse pasta under cold water and drain well
- Dice cucumber and finely mince onion
- Soak onion in cold water for a few minutes then drain
- Mix mayonnaise sour cream vinegar dill sugar salt and pepper in a bowl
- Combine pasta cucumber and onion in a large bowl
- Pour dressing over mixture and toss until well coated
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
- Use firm cucumbers to avoid excess moisture
- Do not overcook pasta to prevent mushy texture
- Chill before serving for best flavor
- Stir before serving if liquid separates
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 15