• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

From A Chef's Kitchen logo

  • Home
  • About
    • Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Disclosure
    • Use of Content and Photography
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers and Snacks
    • Breads and Muffins
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Desserts
    • Pickles and Relishes
    • Main Course / Entrees
      • Beef
      • Chicken and Turkey
      • Fish and Seafood
      • Lamb
      • Main Course – Dinner Salads
      • Pork
    • Pizza and Pasta
    • Quiches and Tarts
    • Sandwiches
    • Sauces Dressings and Marinades
    • Side Dishes
      • Beans, Rice & Grains
      • Potatoes
      • Salads
      • Vegetables
    • Soups and Stews
    • Vegetarian / Vegan Entrees
    • Recipe Collections
      • Date Night Dinners
      • Grilling Favorites
      • Holiday Ideas
      • Ideas For Entertaining
      • Light and Healthy
      • Make Ahead and Meal Prep
      • One Pan / One Pot
      • Round-Ups
      • Slow Cooker Season Favorites
      • Weeknight Dinner Solutions
  • Work With Me
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipe Index
  • About
  • Work With Me
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Twitter
  • ×

    YOU ARE HERE: Home » Recipes » Pizza and Pasta » Creamy Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill

    By Carol · Published: Jul 16, 2017 · Modified: Mar 3, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Creamy Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill

    Jump to Recipe
    5 from 1 vote
    30 minutes
    Not your average pasta salad, Whole Grain Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing, Peas and Fresh Dill is one of our all-time summer favorites!

    Creamy Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing, Peas and Fresh Dill is a fresh spin on the pasta salad and one of our all-time summer favorites!  Serve it warm or chilled!

    Photo of Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill in white bowl with serving utensils garnished with fresh dill.

    The inspiration behind this recipe:

    This creamy pasta salad is one of our summertime favorites.  My husband found this recipe on the internet long, long ago when the internet was in its infancy.  It’s so old, we can’t find the source anymore.  Yeah, that’s going back a while, but when you’re old like us, it’s really not.

    Growing a garden in the South is tough.  It’s difficult because you’re dealing with clay soil, unbearable heat and BUGS.  However, one of the few things we can grow in our small garden is cucumbers.

    Thankfully, we LOVE cucumbers.

    How to make Creamy Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing, Fresh Peas and Dill:

    You’ll love how EASY this recipe is!

    • Cook pasta according to the package directions.  I used rotini but you can use any whole-wheat pasta such as bowties or penne.

    Close-up photo of cooked pasta with peas.

    • While the pasta is cooking, combine the following in a food processor or blender and process until smooth but a little chunky is fine:
      • Mayonnaise
      • Sour cream
      • Vinegar
      • Honey
      • Coarsely chopped cucumber
      • Scallions
      • Fresh dill
      • Salt and black pepper to taste
    • Toss in the peas and pour on the dressing!

    Close-up photo of Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill in white bowl.

    This creamy pasta salad is delicious warm or cold.  Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and you’ve got a lovely pasta salad perfect for any gathering this summer!

    More pasta salads you’re sure to love!

    • Chicken Pasta Salad with Spinach Buttermilk Dressing
    • Greek Orzo Pasta Salad
    • Caprese Pizza Pasta Salad
    Pasta Salad with Creamy Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill

    Whole Wheat Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing Peas and Fresh Dill

    5 from 1 vote
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Not your average pasta salad, cool and creamy Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Cucumber Dressing, Peas and Fresh Dill is one of our all-time summer favorites!
    PRINT RECIPE PIN RECIPE
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Side Dishes - Salads
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 483 kcal

    Equipment

    • Pasta Pot with Insert
    • Food Processor
    • Wusthof Chef Knife
    • Cutting Board
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound rotini - fusilli, penne or other short pasta
    • Salt - plus more for dressing
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup white vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 large Kirby cucumbers - peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
    • 1 bunch scallions - white and light green part only, coarsely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
    • Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
    • 1 bag (12-ounce) frozen peas - thawed under cold tap water
    • Fresh dill sprigs - for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta in salted water per package directions. Drain.
    • While pasta is cooking, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, honey, cucumber, scallions, dill and salt and black pepper to taste in a food processor or blender.
    • Process until smooth or almost smooth (a little chunky is fine.)
    • Toss with dressing with drained pasta, add peas, garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve. Serve warm or chilled.

    Notes

    MAKE AHEAD:  Dressing can be made 1-2 days ahead of time.  Refrigerate until needed.  Cook pasta then toss with dressing.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a comment, star rating or post your photo on Instagram and tag @fromachefskitchen.
    « Roasted Hasselback Beets with Dill Dressing
    Whole Wheat Ancho Chili Brownies »
    988 shares
    • Share32
    • Tweet1
    • Yummly
    • Email

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      March 03, 2019 at 1:11 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      July 23, 2017 at 9:07 pm

      I love how the dressing gets in all the nooks and crannies of the noodles. Delicious!

      Reply
    3. Elaine @ Dishes Delish says

      July 20, 2017 at 10:10 am

      This pasta salad looks so fabulous! I agree it would be great both warm or cold. So, I’ll have to make it and try it both ways!! It’s a win-win in my eyes!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        July 21, 2017 at 6:59 am

        Thanks, Elaine! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply

    Leave a Comment, Rating or Question Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome and glad you’re here!

    Follow Me

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Tumblr
    • Twitter

    AS SEEN ON

    Top 10 Reader Favorites

    Classic French Ratatouille in white Dutch oven garnished with fresh basil.

    Traditional Ratatouille Recipe

    Photo of Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing on white oval platter with serving utensils.

    Roasted Beet Salad with Walnuts Goat Cheese and Honey Balsamic Dressing

    Kicked Up Canned Baked Beans - Overhead shot after spoon is inserted into the baked beans

    Kicked-Up Canned Baked Beans

    Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes - Straight-on hero shot on white background garnished with fresh thyme

    Garlic Herb Muffin Pan Potato Galettes

    Vegan Thai Green Sweet Potato Curry - Overhead hero shot of curry in white cooking vessel garnished with cilantro and lime wedges on pale blue background

    Vegan Thai Green Sweet Potato Curry

    Italian Pot Roast (Straccato) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta - Overhead hero shot

    Italian Pot Roast (Stracotto) and Oven-Baked Gorgonzola Polenta

    Beef Braciole on gray-rimmed platter ready to serve with serving fork

    Beef Braciole Recipe (Braciola)

    Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls overhead shot of entire pan

    Spicy Asian Pork Cabbage Rolls

    Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs

    Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs Recipe

    Curry Braised Chicken Thighs hero shot in pan garnished with cilantro on dark wood surface with yellow striped towel

    Curry Braised Chicken Thighs

    Summer is Salad Season!

    Autumn Panzanella Salad - Overhead hero shot of salad in wood bowl on dark blue background

    Autumn Panzanella

    Stacked Tomato Salad with Tapenade and Basil Pesto Dressing - Close-up hero shot on white platter

    Stacked Tomato Salad with Black Olive Tapenade and Basil Pesto Dressing

    Cauliflower Artichoke Tabbouleh - Overhead hero shot in white bowl on light gray background with light gray napkin

    Cauliflower Artichoke Tabbouleh

    Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Yogurt Mint Dressing and Feta Cheese - Hero shot of salad in pale green bowl with silver serving spoon

    Cucumber Tomato and Red Onion Salad with Yogurt Mint Dressing and Feta Cheese

    Yogurt Ranch Cucumber Salad

    Southwest Layered Salad - Close-up of salad in Mason jar

    Southwestern Layered Salad + Review: Simply Vegetarian Cookbook

    Caprese Pizza Pasta Salad

    Caprese Pasta Salad with Pepperoni

    Tunisian Salad Platter (Assiette Tunisienne)

    Tunisian Salad Platter {Assiette Tunisienne}

    Summer Fruit Salad with Orange Vanilla Yogurt Dressing

    Summer Fruit Salad with Orange Vanilla Yogurt Dressing

    Green Bean and Radish Salad with Mustard Caper Vinaigrette in wooden bowl with blue green towel.

    Green Bean and Radish Salad Recipe with Mustard-Caper Vinaigrette

    Footer

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility Statement

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up for emails and updates!!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Copyright © 2021 From A Chef's Kitchen and A Thought For Food

    • 32Facebook
    • 1Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Yummly
    • Email
    988 shares