Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printable)

Tender shells, crisp cucumbers, and fresh dill tossed in creamy, tangy dressing with everything bagel seasoning.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 oz small shell pasta
02 - 1 teaspoon salt for pasta water

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups diced cucumber, approximately 1 large English cucumber
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - 1/2 cup sour cream
07 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Seasoning

13 - 1 1/2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

# How-To Steps:

01 - Cook shell pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and combined.
03 - Add the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the mixture and fold gently until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required after boiling pasta keeps your kitchen cool
  • The crunch against the creamy dressing makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta until it is genuinely cold or the dressing will melt right off
  • This actually tastes better after sitting for a few hours
03 -
  • Cut your cucumber slightly larger than you think you should so they do not get lost
  • Pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel if they seem especially watery
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