Creamy Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad (Perfect Summer Side!)
This Creamy Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make side dish perfect for summer meals, picnics, and BBQs. Cool cucumber, fresh dill, and crunchy red onion tossed with pasta in a creamy yogurt dressing create a delicious and satisfying salad.Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s quick, simple, and easily customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy this vibrant, flavorful pasta salad as a side or a light meal any day of the week!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short pasta (rotini, elbow macaroni, penne)
- 1 large cucumber thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare Veggies:Thinly slice cucumber and red onion. Finely chop dill.
- Make the Dressing:In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix Salad:Add cooled pasta, sliced cucumber, red onion, and chopped dill to the dressing. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve:Refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors. Serve chilled and enjoy!