Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printable)

A refreshing blend of tender pasta, crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and creamy dressing with everything bagel seasoning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

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

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups diced cucumber, about 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

# Directions:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain in a colander 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 the mixture is smooth and well combined.
03 - Add the cooled pasta, diced cucumber, sliced green onions, and fresh dill to the bowl containing the dressing. Gently toss all components together until 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 if needed. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the salad to reach optimal temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing clings to every shell while that everything seasoning adds an addictive crunch in each bite
  • Comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you planned it for days
02 -
  • Rinsing the pasta under cold water is not optional, it prevents gummy texture and helps the dressing adhere better
  • The salad needs that chilling time, or the seasoning will taste raw rather than integrated
03 -
  • Dice your cucumbers slightly larger than you think you should, they shrink as they marinate
  • If you are making this ahead, add half the everything bagel seasoning initially and the rest right before serving to maintain that crunch
Go Back