CREAMY CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

The recipe combines two of my favorite summer side dishes.  Creamy Cucumber Salad meets pasta salad in this amazing side for a perfectly refreshing new summer staple!  I love a good pasta salad, not only are they easy to make but they can usually be prepared well ahead of time making them the perfect potluck dish!

Fresh crisp cucumbers in a simple and creamy sauce loaded with dill from the garden is tossed with your favorite pasta.  The dressing in this salad doesn’t have a lot of ingredients, but that’s really the beauty of this recipe!

If you have access to fresh dill, it really makes a huge difference in this salad.  For a great twist you can also add in a  handful of chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes or a squeeze of lemon juice.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 long english cucumber
• 1/2 lb medium sized pasta (such as penne or rotini)
• 1/2 sweet white onion

DRESSING

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• pepper to taste
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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
2. Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water. (see note)
3. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
4. ........................................

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