Chilled Lemon-Dill Pasta Salad with Cucumber
A refreshing summer dish featuring al dente pasta tossed with bright lemon dressing and crisp cucumber, perfect for picnics or potlucks. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, fresh dill, lemon into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 juiced lemon
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium, diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 8 oz spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then immediately rinse under cold water to chill. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk together 1 juiced lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, and 1/4 cup chopped dill until emulsified. Pour over the cooled pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium diced cucumber, 1/4 cup sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese to the pasta. Toss gently until all ingredients are distributed, then chill for 30 minutes before serving.
