Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad
This Healthy Cucumber Pasta Salad is fresh, light, and perfect for warm-weather meals. Crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing come together for a wholesome, refreshing dish. Packed with flavor and easy to make ahead, it’s a great option for BBQs, picnics, or a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta (rotini, penne, or fusilli)
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (peeled if desired)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- For the Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- Prepare veggies: Slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice onion.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble: In a large bowl, combine pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and dill. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Serve: Top with feta cheese if using. Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- Make ahead: This salad holds well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For extra protein: Add chickpeas, grilled chicken, or shrimp.
- Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free pasta or quinoa.
- Fresh herbs: Parsley or basil can be used instead of dill.
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