Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printable Version)

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

# Needed Ingredients:

→ 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add small shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander 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 ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
03 - Add the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, sliced green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the salad and fold gently until the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout.
05 - Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The everything bagel seasoning creates this incredible savory crunch that people cant quite put their finger on but absolutely love
  • It travels beautifully and actually tastes better after the flavors have mingled for a bit
02 -
  • Rinse your pasta thoroughly with cold water or it will keep cooking and turn mushy in the salad
  • The seasoning needs time to hydrate slightly so dont skip the chilling step even if youre in a rush
03 -
  • Pat your diced cucumbers dry with a paper towel if they seem especially watery to prevent a runny salad
  • Taste again after chilling since cold temperatures dull flavors and you might need an extra pinch of salt
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