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Creamy Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad

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A fresh and creamy pasta salad featuring crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a tangy dressing made with sour cream and Greek yogurt. Perfect for warm weather, picnics, and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 2 medium Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces of rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
  2. While the pasta cooks, wash and thinly slice 2 medium Persian cucumbers. To reduce moisture, lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Finely chop 2 tablespoons each of fresh dill and parsley. Thinly slice 2 green onions, including the green tops.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cucumbers, chopped dill, parsley, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly without breaking cucumber slices.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. If in a hurry, 15 minutes works but flavor deepens with time.
  7. Before serving, gently stir the salad and taste again for seasoning. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Optionally, sprinkle toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts on top for crunch.

Notes

Cook pasta al dente and rinse immediately to stop cooking. Salt and drain cucumbers to prevent watery salad. Make dressing ahead for better flavor blending. Adjust seasoning after chilling. Toss gently to keep cucumber slices intact. Salad tastes better after resting for a few hours or overnight.

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