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 mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal
mixing bowl
small bowl
knife
Pot
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
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.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg
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