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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

Sounds very nice, great for a BBQ with burgers or ribs, on my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced, use a spoon to remove the seeds
  • 250 grams dry pasta, Ziti, Penne, or any bite size pasta
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sour cream, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients, set aside.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the pasta until tender, drain and run under cold water for a few seconds.
  • Mix all in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Minimal cost.
Shortcut: Sour Cream.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here.
United States.