🥒 Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

“Never tried this combo before! It was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying!” 💚

This refreshing pasta salad combines crisp cucumbers, tender pasta, and a smooth, creamy herb dressing.
It’s light yet satisfying — perfect for summer meals, BBQs, or quick lunches.

📝 Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (rotini or penne), cooked and cooled
• 2 cups fresh cucumber, sliced or chopped
• ½ cup celery, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup sour cream
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill)
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: ½ tsp garlic powder

🥣 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool completely.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing

In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder (if using), salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Combine

Add cooled pasta, cucumber, celery, and green onions to the bowl.
Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

4️⃣ Chill

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.

💡 Why You’ll Love It

• Cool and refreshing
• Perfect for hot days
• Simple pantry ingredients
• Great make-ahead dish

Tip: Add a sprinkle of extra dill and cracked pepper on top before serving for a beautiful finish. ✨