Best Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

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This creamy cucumber pasta salad is vegan and gluten free, making it a cruchy healthy vegetarian side salad everyone can enjoy! Great as a meatless pasta side dish, a meal prep luch, or just a great recipe for garden cucumbers.

Provided by The Herbeevore

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta (gluten free)
2 cucumber (peeled and chopped)
1/4 cup Red Onion
1 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (dairy free for vegan version)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet relish
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste

Steps:

In a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, add the rest of the ingredients, and stir well to combine. Add the cooled pasta and toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Before serving, taste for seasoning (the dressing can change and become milder in the fridge), add extra salt or mayonnaise as needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 135 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CUCUMBER SHELL SALAD

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Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion and green peas. Someone always seems to want the recipe! -Paula Ishii, Ralston, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, cucumber and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CUCUMBER DILL PASTA SALAD

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There are lots of pasta salad recipes here but I don't see this particular variation. I love dill in most anything and combined with cucumbers and pasta, it's tart/creamy comfort food to me. For even more color & crunch, radishes could be added for another twist. You may need to adjust the mayo and sour cream amounts - I don't really measure it so I've guessed. I start with a large dollop of each then add till I get the texture and taste that I want. Update: Thanks to the first reviewer for finding my typo with the salt; it has been corrected.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories Onions

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb shell pasta (or your favorite small shape)
1 bunch chopped green onion
2 cups diced cucumbers, unpeeled (1 -2 large)
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise (I think Miracle Whip would make it too tart but use if you like)
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Steps:

Cook shells per package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again.
In large bowl combine pasta with green onions and cucumbers.
In another bowl, blend together dressing ingredients, adding more or less of ingredients to get the right taste for you.
Toss dressing with pasta and refrigerate. Serve cold.
Note: If refrigerated for long, the cucumbers will "weep" and make the salad less than appealing. Plan to eat this within 2 hours of making.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 247.2, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7