Dilled Cucumber Pasta Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this dilled cucumber pasta salad is the perfect combination of creamy and crisp. Featuring tender bow-tie or rotini pasta, crunchy diced cucumber, and a zesty dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this dish is elevated by the fresh, aromatic pop of dill. Thinly sliced red onion adds just the right amount of zing, while a quick 30-minute chill allows the vibrant flavors to meld beautifully. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for summer gatherings or meal prep, this pasta salad is a light yet satisfying side dish packed with seasonal freshness. Serve it chilled for a cool, herbaceous bite that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands out on its own. Keywords: dilled cucumber pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, fresh dill recipe, summer side dish, cucumber and pasta salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (bow-tie or rotini)
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the cucumber by slicing it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, then dice the cucumber into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh dill and thinly slice the red onion into small strips.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to make the dressing.

Step 5

Add the cooked, cooled pasta, diced cucumber, red onion, and fresh dill to the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss until everything is coated evenly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and garnish with additional dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(906.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1108.2

Total Fat 60.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 62.8mg	0%
Sodium 1373.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 20.9g
Protein 24.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 194.5mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 954.1mg	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: 49.3%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 41.7%