Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printable)

Tender shells, crisp cucumbers, and fresh dill tossed in creamy 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 - 1.5 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

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, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add cooled pasta, diced cucumber, sliced green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
04 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the mixture and fold until evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor development.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The everything bagel seasoning creates this addictive savory crunch that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • Cold pasta salads are make ahead heroes that actually taste better after chilling
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta thoroughly under cold water or the residual heat will make your dressing separate and become oily
  • Add everything bagel seasoning right before serving rather than during marinating for the crunchiest texture
03 -
  • Cut your cucumbers into small uniform dice so every forkful gets the perfect crunch to creaminess ratio
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the pasta, adjust the lemon and salt now rather than later
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