Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad – Cool & Creamy Side
This Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad blends crisp cucumber, tender pasta, and a creamy dill dressing for a light yet satisfying dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick lunches, it’s beginner-friendly and comes together in minutes. Enjoy a cool, refreshing side that’s full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber halved, seeds removed, sliced thin
- 8 oz medium pasta penne or rotini
- 1/2 sweet white onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Black pepper to taste
- Cold water for soaking onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, vinegar, dill, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Slice the onion thinly and soak in a bowl of cold water to mellow its sharpness.
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Halve cucumber lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon, and slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cucumber, and drained onion.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For the best Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad, chill it before serving to let the flavors meld. Variation: Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
Calories: 260
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 240mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g
Calories: 260
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 240mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 3g