Description
Experience the refreshing flavors of Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad. This dish combines al dente rotini pasta with crunchy cucumbers and a tangy dressing, making it a perfect choice for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to the package directions, then rinse under cold water.
- Cut cucumber in half lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon, and slice thinly.
- Thinly slice onion and soak in a bowl of cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, dill, and white vinegar.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added texture, consider including bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.
This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavors and easier meal prep.
Serve as a side dish for barbecues or picnics.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg