Dilled Cucumber Pasta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this dilled cucumber pasta salad is the perfect combination of creamy and crisp. Featuring tender bow-tie or rotini pasta, crunchy diced cucumber, and a zesty dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this dish is elevated by the fresh, aromatic pop of dill. Thinly sliced red onion adds just the right amount of zing, while a quick 30-minute chill allows the vibrant flavors to meld beautifully. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for summer gatherings or meal prep, this pasta salad is a light yet satisfying side dish packed with seasonal freshness. Serve it chilled for a cool, herbaceous bite that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands out on its own. Keywords: dilled cucumber pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, fresh dill recipe, summer side dish, cucumber and pasta salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (bow-tie or rotini)
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the cucumber by slicing it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, then dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the fresh dill and thinly slice the red onion into small strips.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to make the dressing.
Add the cooked, cooled pasta, diced cucumber, red onion, and fresh dill to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is coated evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and garnish with additional dill if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 356 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 237 mg | 5% | |
*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.
