Description
My creamy cucumber pasta salad is a light, refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, and a tangy creamy dressing make this salad comforting and full of love. Perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or a cozy lunch at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g fusilli or penne pasta
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100g mayonnaise
- 100g Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente; rinse with cold water.
- Slice cucumber thinly, salt lightly, drain excess water.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Fold pasta, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into dressing.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and toss gently.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add feta cheese or red onion for variation.
- Chill for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg