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Make one of these 3 Pasta Salads for your next BBQ. Choose from Cucumber and Dill, Chicken Grape Pasta with Poppy Seed Dressing or Bacon Ranch Pasta. Yum!
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Cucumber and Dill Pasta Salad

This Recipe is from SpendwithPennies.com
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Spend with Pennies

Ingredients

  • 1 long English cucumber
  • 1/2 lb. medium sized pasta such as penne or rotini
  • 1/2 sweet white onion
  • 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

Instructions

  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
  • Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water. (see note)
  • Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Run under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and remove seeds using a spoon. Slice into thin slices.
  • Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Let sit at least 40 minutes before serving

Notes

Soaking the onions in cold water is optional but takes a bit of the "bite" out of the onion.
The cucumbers will keep the pasta from drying out and you will not need more dressing.