Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe – Easy Summer Side Dish
If you need an easy side dish that’s fresh, creamy, and perfect for warm weather, this Cucumber Pasta Salad is always a good choice. It’s made with tender pasta, crunchy cucumbers, red onion, dill, and a flavorful dressing that comes together with very little effort. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, cookouts, lunches, or light family dinners, it’s also easy to make ahead when you need a stress-free side dish.
If you enjoy easy cold side dishes, this Bowtie Pasta Slaw Salad is another simple recipe that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
How to Make Cucumber Pasta Salad with Dill
Here are the ingredients you need to make this Cucumber Pasta Salad with Dill, plus step by step instructions for how to make it.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta noodles
- 3 baby cucumbers, sliced
- ¼ of a red onion, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dill weed
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Step by Step Instructions
1. Chop the cucumbers and red onion, then set them aside while you cook the pasta and prepare the dressing.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water for several minutes to cool it down completely.
3. While the pasta cooks, add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and garlic to a medium bowl. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
4. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped veggies, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss everything together until the pasta and veggies are evenly coated.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then give the salad another quick toss.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors can blend together. If the salad seems a little dry after chilling, stir in a little extra dressing before serving.
Note
This recipe can serve anywhere from 8 to 12 people depending on portion size.
This Cucumber Pasta Salad is one of those recipes that works for just about any occasion. The combination of crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, and creamy dressing makes it cool, satisfying, and easy to pair with all your favorite summer meals.
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- Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
- Creamy Caesar Pasta Salad
- Broccoli Cauliflower Pasta Salad
- Smoked Sausage Pasta Salad
Cucumber Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini pasta noodles
- 3 baby cucumbers, sliced
- ¼ of a red onion, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dill weed
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and red onion, then set them aside while you cook the pasta and prepare the dressing.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water for several minutes to cool it down completely.
- While the pasta cooks, add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and garlic to a medium bowl. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped veggies, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss everything together until the pasta and veggies are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then give the salad another quick toss.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving so the flavors can blend together. If the salad seems a little dry after chilling, stir in a little extra dressing before serving.
