Cucumber Pasta Salad with Dill
Brighten up your summer table with this refreshing Cucumber Pasta Salad with Dill! This easy-to-make dish combines tender rotini pasta with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion for a balanced mix of textures and flavors. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, tangy lemon juice, and fresh dill, this salad delivers a vibrant and herbaceous kick in every bite. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and can be made ahead for added convenience! Chilled to perfection, this pasta salad pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands on its own as a flavorful vegetarian option. Your guests will love this crowd-pleasing, dill-infused summer classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta (rotini or bow tie)
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and the fresh dill.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and garnish with additional dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.1 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1418 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.7 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1150 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
