Pasta Salad with Dill
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with herby goodness, this Pasta Salad with Dill is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring tender fusilli or bowtie pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy red onion, this salad is brought to life with a simple yet zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of white vinegar. The fresh dill adds a fragrant touch, while an optional sprinkle of creamy feta cheese takes the flavor to the next level. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or light lunches. Make ahead for convenience and let the vibrant flavors meld together in the fridge for a truly satisfying bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (fusilli or bowtie)
- 1 whole cucumber
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 30 grams fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the cucumber into small cubes, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
If using feta cheese, crumble it over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2354 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.6 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.1 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1529 mg | 33% | |
*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.
