Description
This Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad combines rotini, crisp cucumbers, and a flavorful creamy dressing. It’s a delightful dish that’s quick to prepare and great for gatherings or a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound rotini pasta
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 sweet white onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dill
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta until al dente as per package instructions, then rinse it under cold water to cool.
- Slice the cucumber in half, remove the seeds with a spoon, and cut into thin slices; set aside.
- Thinly slice the onion and soak it in cold water for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, dill, and white vinegar to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, mix well, and refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
This salad can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator to enhance the flavors.
Adjust the seasoning to taste based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg