Description

Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of rotini pasta, fresh cucumber, and a tangy dressing. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick, refreshing meal any time. Perfect for gatherings or as a light lunch, this dish brings together simple yet irresistible flavors.

Ingredients

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1/2 pound rotini pasta
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 sweet white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp dill
2 tbsp white vinegar

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Instructions

Cook the rotini pasta until al dente according to package instructions, then rinse it under cold water to cool.
Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, and slice thinly.
Thinly slice the sweet onion and soak it in a bowl of cold water to reduce the sharpness.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, dill, and white vinegar until smooth.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.

Notes

You can use any pasta shape you like.
Feel free to substitute Greek yogurt for a healthier option.
Letting the salad chill enhances the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 300
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg