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Bowl of cucumber pasta salad with rotini, cucumber slices, and fresh dill served on a wooden table.

Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipe

Cucumber Pasta Salad is a light, refreshing, and creamy summer dish made with rotini pasta, crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, red onion, and feta, all tossed in a tangy yogurt dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for BBQs, picnics, or a quick family lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: brunch, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rotini pasta uncooked
  • 2 medium cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup black olives sliced (optional)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Slice cucumbers and prep cherry tomatoes, onion, and olives.
  3. Make dressing by mixing yogurt (or mayo), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Combine pasta and veggies in a large bowl. Add feta cheese.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.