Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad
Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing side dish that’s a perfect accompaniment to your summer main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced about 10-in. long
- 2 thin slices red onion quartered
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 ounces dried penne pasta
- 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers into a colander. Salt them well. Leave them to sit for 20 minutes. Pat them dry with a paper towel. This removes most of the excess salt.
- Put the sliced onions in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, vinegar, and oregano. After 10 minutes, move the onions to this marinade for another 20 minutes.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions (less 1-2 minutes for al dente). Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cucumbers, cooled pasta, onions, and some of the marinade. You can add more if the salad seems dry.
- Toss everything together well. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. Serve garnished with a little extra dill.
Nutrition
Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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