Description
This refreshing Cucumber Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on a classic summer dish. The combination of tender pasta, crisp cucumbers, sweet grape tomatoes, and zesty dressing creates a light and flavorful salad that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a simple side dish.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 3 cups dry pasta (bowtie recommended)
Salad:
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh minced dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion to desired size.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix mayo, lemon juice, dill, salt & pepper.
- Combine: Mix cooled pasta with veggies and dressing. Toss to combine.
- Serve: Garnish with additional dill and cracked pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
