Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printable)

Tender shell pasta tossed with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and everything bagel seasoning in a creamy tangy dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups cucumber, diced (about 1 large English cucumber)
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:

01 - Cook the shell pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Add the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl. Toss gently to combine.
04 - Sprinkle in the everything bagel seasoning and fold until evenly distributed.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The everything bagel seasoning adds this incredible savory pop that keeps everyone reaching for just one more bite
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time on it
02 -
  • Rinsing the pasta under cold water is non negotiable or youll end up with mushy shells
  • The pasta keeps absorbing that dressing as it sits, so it actually tastes better the next day
03 -
  • Dice your cucumber slightly larger than you think you should, they shrink a bit as they marinate
  • Toast the everything bagel seasoning in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding for next level flavor
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