Description
A refreshing pasta salad with crisp cucumber and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, and chopped dill.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
- Serve cold.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pasta salad, cucumber salad, cold pasta salad, summer salad, side dish, vegetarian pasta