Go Back

Cucumber Pasta Salad: Creamy & Refreshing Recipe

This Cucumber Pasta Salad transforms the traditional heavy pasta dish into a vibrant, cooling masterpiece that's perfect for any occasion. Combining crisp cucumbers with perfectly cooked pasta and a tangy dill dressing, it delivers exceptional flavor while keeping things light and nutritious.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
  • 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the Pasta Base - Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Fresh Vegetables - Dice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
  3. Step 3: Create the Creamy Dill Dressing - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
  4. Step 4: Combine and Toss - Add cooled pasta to the dressing, then fold in vegetables and feta cheese.
  5. Step 5: Chill and Final Seasoning - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Notes

This salad is best served chilled. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For meal prep, keep components separate until serving.