Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printer Version)

Tender shells meet crisp cucumber in a creamy tangy dressing with everything bagel seasoning and fresh dill.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups cucumber, diced
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Fresh Herbs

05 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

→ Dressing

06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 clove garlic, minced
11 - ½ tsp salt
12 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper

→ Seasoning

13 - 1½ tbsp everything bagel seasoning

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add shell pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running 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 chopped fresh dill to the dressing. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the salad. Fold gently to distribute seasoning uniformly throughout the mixture.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The everything bagel seasoning creates this addictive savory crunch that keeps everyone coming back for seconds
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time on it
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta under cold water until it is completely cool or the dressing will melt right off and turn watery
  • The salad tastes significantly better after chilling so do not rush this step even if you are hungry
03 -
  • Cut your cucumber into small even cubes so every forkful gets the same satisfying crunch
  • If you cannot find everything bagel seasoning mix equal parts sesame seeds poppy seeds dried garlic dried onion and coarse salt
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