Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

Refreshing pasta salad with crisp cucumbers, dill, and everything bagel seasoning in a creamy tangy dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 oz small shell pasta
02 - 1 tsp salt (for pasta water)

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups cucumber, diced (about 1 large English cucumber)
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Seasoning

13 - 1½ tbsp everything bagel seasoning

# How to Make:

01 - Cook the shell pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
04 - Sprinkle in the everything bagel seasoning and fold until evenly distributed.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing clings to every shell while staying light enough for hot weather
  • Everything bagel seasoning adds an irresistible pop that keeps everyone reaching for seconds
02 -
  • Rinsing pasta with cold water stops the cooking process and prevents mushy salad later
  • The flavors develop dramatically after chilling, so don't skip that waiting period
03 -
  • Skip the peeling on English cucumbers, but remove the seeds from regular ones to prevent watery salad
  • Let the dressing sit for five minutes before tossing—it thickens slightly and clings better to the pasta
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