Chilled Lemon-Dill Pasta Salad with Cucumber

Name: Chilled Lemon-Dill Pasta Salad with Cucumber
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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

A refreshing summer dish featuring al dente pasta tossed with bright lemon dressing and crisp cucumber, perfect for picnics or potlucks.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Salads

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

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

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.