Cucumber Crunch Pasta Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Tender shells, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic dill tossed in creamy tangy dressing with everything bagel seasoning.

# 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

# Directions:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing clings perfectly to those little shell pasta pockets
  • Everything bagel seasoning adds an unexpected crunch that everyone tries to guess
  • It actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a day
02 -
  • Rinse the pasta thoroughly under cold water or it will keep cooking and turn mushy
  • The everything bagel seasoning gets soft if you add it too early so wait until right before serving
  • This salad needs at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to really develop
03 -
  • Cut your cucumber slightly larger than you think you should they will release water and soften as the salad sits
  • Double the everything bagel seasoning if you are serving serious seasoning lovers
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