Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad Food

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:

• Put a large colander in a large bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions to the colander, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and toss until the salt is evenly distributed. Let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
• Transfer the cucumbers and onions from the colander to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and pat them dry with another layer of paper towels.
• Whisk together the sour cream, dill, vinegar and a few cracks of black pepper in a medium bowl. Add the cucumbers and onions and toss until coated.
• To make ahead: Salt and pat dry the cucumbers and onions as above, then keep separate from the dressing until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• While the noodles are boiling, chop the cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion to desired size.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayo, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt & pepper and mix well.
• Combine cooled noodles with veggies and dressing. Mix well. Top with additional fresh dill and fresh cracked pepper as desired.

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:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper.
• In a separate large mixing bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions.
• Pour sour cream mixture over top and mix together.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

CUCUMBER PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Break pasta into thirds and cook until done and store in refrigerator to cool. I usually add a little of the Slaw dressing so it doesn't get too stuck together.
• Dice cucumbers into small cubes and cut onions.
• Mix all ingredients together. It is as easy as that. Tastes even better after it has cooled for a while.

CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate until serving.