Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Recipes

CREAMY CUCUMBER AND TOMATO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
• Place salad ingredients into a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing and stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

CREAMY TOMATO CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta cooks, halve tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and onion. Chop the dill, parsley, and basil. Put all ingredients into a large bowl.
• To a small bowl or mason jar, add sour cream, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together or shake to combine.
• Drain and rinse the cooked pasta. After cooling for 5 minutes, add it to the bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

CREAMY CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the cucumbers, red onions, and 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a bowl. Pour them into a colander and suspend it over a bowl. Wrap the bowl and colander with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator to drain for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the bowl.
• Pour the yogurt into a sieve lined with a paper towel and suspend it over another bowl. Wrap the bowl and sieve in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid that collects in the second bowl.
• When the cucumbers are ready, roll them up in paper towels or a kitchen towel and press the towel lightly to remove most of the liquid. Place the cucumbers and yogurt in a large bowl with the sour cream, vinegar, dill, 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Toss well and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and serve chilled.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Using a Japanese mandolin or a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers about 1/16-inch thick. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large colander and toss well with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place the colander over a large bowl and allow the cucumbers to sit and begin to drain for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, white balsamic vinegar, olive oil, mint, chives and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Using your hands or a rubber spatula, squeeze or press out the excess water from the cucumbers. It is best to work in small batches to extract as much water as possible. Add the squeezed cucumbers to the sour cream dressing. Using a rubber spatula, toss the cucumber in the dressing until well coated, and serve.

THE BEST CREAMY PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Rinse well with cold water until pasta is cold.
• Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large mixing or serving bowl.
• Mix in broccoli florets, red onion, red bell pepper, cucumber, sliced olives and cheese.
• Whisk together all dressing ingredients and pour over pasta and other ingredients.
• Gently fold in dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated.
• Cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

COOL CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Drain & rinse pasta with cold water.
• Place pasta in large bowl.
• Add oil, cucumbers, onions, & tomatoes to bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients & pour over pasta & veggies & toss.
• Cover & chill for 3-4 hours (I've served it with as little as an hour of chill time).
• Stir before serving & enjoy!