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Fresh Creamy Dill Cucumber Pasta Salad

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A light and refreshing summer side dish featuring rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and a creamy dill dressing made with sour cream and mayonnaise.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of rotini or fusilli pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down. Set aside to drain completely.
  3. While pasta cooks, thinly slice 1 large English cucumber and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large bowl.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Stir in 3 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh dill to the dressing.
  6. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes. Pour the dressing over and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  7. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Do not overcook the pasta; al dente is best to avoid mushy salad. Pat cucumbers dry to prevent watery salad. Fresh dill is preferred for best flavor. Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. If salad is too thick after chilling, stir in a splash of cold water or extra lemon juice.

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Keywords: pasta salad, cucumber salad, dill, summer side dish, creamy dressing, easy pasta salad, rotini pasta, cherry tomatoes

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