Description
A refreshing salad featuring al dente pasta, crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic dill with a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (e.g., rotini or bowtie)
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and dill in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper in a smaller bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with a sprig of dill.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and is customizable with various vegetables and proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg