Get your carbs and veggies in one side dish with this amazingly easy Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Pasta Salad!
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I’ve been wanting to make this for a while now… while I was making my Carolina Coleslaw recently and tasting the dressing, I thought it would be sooooo very good with cucumbers, tomatoes, pasta and fresh dill.
I made a few minor changes to the dressing recipe… oh my goodness… so freakin’ good! We ate grilled fish last night and there was no need for 2 side dishes of a veggie and a starch… it’s all in this bowl.
Feel free to add your favorite sliced onion to this salad. I would have, but this weekend I had a pizza LOADED with onions and wasn’t in the mood for them (but I will add them next time!).
Enjoy!
PrintCreamy Cucumber and Tomato Pasta Salad
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
For the dressing:Â Â
- â…” cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 2–½ tablespoons fresh chopped dill weed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the salad:Â
- 8 ounces pasta (I used ziti) cooked according to package directions, thoroughly rinsed with cold water and drained
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 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.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
Melissa
One of my favorite pasta salads! Light and refreshing.
Amy
Thank you Melissa, I’m so glad you have enjoyed it!
Kent
Awesome salad with honey glazed ribs tonight. Will be making again
Amy
Thanks, Kent – It sounds delicious with honey glazed ribs. So glad you enjoyed it!
Gail Newtson
Very good dressing and easy to add to. I added a lot more vegetables and it’s yummy!
Jennifer
Made this for a light dinner and everyone LOVED it, Thanks! Definitely 5 stars.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Jennifer… so happy to hear everyone enjoyed it! 🙂
Kathleen Tougher
Hi. I am new to your blog. Can you direct me to your recipe for tomato cucumber salad, please? The non-creamy version. Thank you very much. I have signed up and look forward to your posts very much.
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hi Kathleen, thanks so much! Here is the recipe for cucumber tomato salad. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Mimi
Looks like an awesome side salad for the summer!!!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thanks so much, Mimi! 🙂
Mona
Love it,
Thanks for sharing.
Planning to make this often.
Mona
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Hope you enjoy the pasta salad, Mona! 🙂
Tessa
Simply delicious salad, everyone LOVED! Thank you!
Amy @ The Blond Cook
Thank you, Tessa! 🙂