Pasta salad with cucumber and celery

4 servings

30 minutes

Pasta salad with cucumber and celery is a light and refreshing dish that embodies the simplicity and rich flavors of Russian cuisine. This salad combines the softness of pasta with crunchy vegetables and aromatic dill, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. Its origin is linked to home cooking, where ingredients are used efficiently to transform simple products into exquisite combinations. The creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream adds tenderness to the dish, while lemon juice provides a subtle acidity that highlights the freshness of cucumber and celery. This salad is perfect for summer lunches, picnics, or as an accompaniment to main dishes, delighting with its versatility and nutritional value.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 139.7
• Proteins: 4.2g
• Fats: 2.9g
• Carbohydrates: 23.9g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 120 g
• Light mayonnaise: 2.5 tbsp
• Sour cream 10%: 2.5 tbsp
• English cucumbers: 0.5 pc
• Celery stalk: 1 pc
• Chopped dill: 20 g
• Lemon juice: 2 tbsp
• Coarse salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 120 g

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, peeled and finely chopped cucumber, finely chopped celery, dill, and lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Light mayonnaise: 2.5 tablespoons
   • Sour cream 10%: 2.5 tablespoons
   • English cucumbers: 0.5 piece
   • Celery stalk: 1 piece
   • Chopped dill: 20 g
   • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons

3. Add the pasta, season with salt and pepper. Mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coarse salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste