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Creamy Lemon-Dill Cucumber Pasta Salad

Creamy Lemon-Dill Cucumber Pasta Salad is a refreshing cold pasta salad made with tender pasta, crisp English cucumber, fresh dill, shaved red onion, and a creamy lemon Greek yogurt dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz penne or campanelle
  • 1 large English cucumber sliced into thin half-moons
  • ¼ cup red onion very thinly shaved
  • ¼ cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon optional
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and immediately rinse under cold running water until the pasta is completely chilled. Shake well to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss until every piece is well-coated.
  4. Gently fold in the cucumber half-moons, shaved red onion, and fresh dill. Using a light hand keeps the cucumbers crisp and prevents them from bruising.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the pasta to absorb just a bit of that zesty lemon-garlic dressing.