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Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad

Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon

This Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad combines pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, making it a refreshing dish perfect for warm weather.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • knife
  • Pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 1 medium english cucumber
  • 8 ounces medium pasta like penne or rotini
  • ½ cup sweet white onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

Dressing

  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by combining all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Mix them well until fully combined.
  • Once mixed, set the dressing aside to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Thinly slice the onion and place the slices in a bowl of cold water.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions.
  • Once cooked, run the pasta under cold water to halt the cooking process and cool it down.
  • Take the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise.
  • Use a spoon to remove the seeds from each half.
  • Then, slice the cucumber into thin slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine the prepared pasta, onion slices, cucumber slices, and any other ingredients you wish to include.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg
Keyword cucumber salad, fresh salads, Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad, healthy recipes, pasta salad
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