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This creamy dill pasta salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for the summer holidays, backyard BBQs, and every pretty brunch idea on your seasonal menu. Easy to make ahead for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and summer gatherings!

Creamy Dill Pasta Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad

  • 8 oz pasta rotini, bowtie, or penne
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped

For the Creamy Dill Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, carrots, and feta cheese.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in the fresh dill and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend together.