Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad
Crunchy, dilly, & refreshing the Cucumber Dill Pasta Salad is made with tender orzo pasta, cool cucumber, crumbed feta cheese, sliced red onion and fresh dill in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry orzo pasta
- 1 English cucumber diced
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1½ teaspoons dill relish
- 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, dill, dill relish, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, cucumber, onion, and feta. Pour dressing over top and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds.
- Pat excess moisture from the cucumber with paper towels.
- Nutrition values are an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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