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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish featuring short pasta tossed in a smooth dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, honey, fresh cucumbers, scallions, and dill. Perfect for warm days, this salad can be served chilled or at room temperature and includes thawed peas for a pop of sweetness and texture.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound rotini, fusilli, penne or other short pasta
  • Salt, for cooking water

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 medium English cucumbers (2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (4 cups)
  • 1 bunch large scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped (scant 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Add-ins and Garnish

  • 1 bag (12-ounce) frozen peas, thawed under cold tap water
  • Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it quickly. Drain again thoroughly.
  2. Prepare the dressing: While the pasta cooks, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, honey, coarsely chopped cucumbers, scallions, fresh dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a food processor or blender. Process until the dressing is smooth or almost smooth, leaving a slightly chunky texture if desired.
  3. Toss pasta with dressing and peas: Place the drained pasta in a large bowl, pour the prepared dressing over it, and toss gently to coat evenly. Add the thawed peas and mix to combine.
  4. Garnish and serve: Garnish the salad with fresh dill sprigs if desired. Serve the salad warm or chilled based on preference.

Notes

  • Recipe originally from 2017, retested and updated for accuracy.
  • Substitution: Use thick Greek yogurt as a great alternative for sour cream.
  • Make Ahead: Dressing can be made 1-2 days ahead and refrigerated until needed.
  • Make Ahead: Cooked pasta can be prepared 1 day in advance, tossed with a bit of oil to prevent sticking, and refrigerated.
  • Tip: To serve at room temperature, cook pasta to al dente for the best texture. If making ahead, cook it slightly beyond al dente as pasta firms up when cooled.
  • The dressing is plentiful; since pasta absorbs dressing, reserve some extra dressing to refresh the salad later if necessary.
  • Extra dressing can be served over baked or poached salmon as a flavorful sauce.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/creamy-cucumber-pasta-salad-recipe/