This is a great go to cold pasta salad that is especially good in the summer. It's made with medium sized pasta, crisp, refreshing cucumbers, onion, and seasonings all in a creamy dill sauce.
Pasta:
1 long English cucumber, seeded and sliced
1/2 lb. medium sized pasta, like penne or rotini
1/2 sweet white onion, peeled and sliced
Dressing:
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. salt
2 T. fresh dill
2 T. white vinegar
black pepper, to taste
Cook pasta in well salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions; drain; run under cold water to stop the cooking; drain again.
While pasta is cooking, combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the entire salad; stir well; set aside.
Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl of cold water. This is optional, but takes some bite out of the onion. Drain.
Cut cucumber in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds using a spoon. Slice cucumber into thin slices.
Toss all ingredients in the large bowl. Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes before serving.
Serve cold.
8 servings.