Cucumber Bow Tie Salad

Cucumber Bow Tie Salad is a refreshing, colorful dish that's perfect for warm-weather meals or as a light side for any occasion. This pasta salad combines tender bow tie pasta with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with fresh dill, olive oil, and a hint of lemon. A sprinkle of optional crumbled feta adds a tangy depth to each bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and vibrant recipe is an ideal choice for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled for a cool, satisfying salad that will become a new favorite. Explore the perfect balance of textures and flavors with this easy-to-make dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz bow tie pasta
• 1 large English cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, wash and slice the English cucumber into thin half-moons. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion. If using fresh dill, finely mince it. Set these ingredients aside.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill. If desired, crumble the feta cheese and add it on top.

Step 5

Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Serve chilled.

Step 7

Optional: Garnish with additional dill or feta before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1219.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1676.9

Total Fat 59.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 114.8mg	0%
Sodium 3813.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 66.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 929.0mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1367.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.1%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 51.9%