Dance through your summer garden and collect ingredients for this bright and tasty salad. Cucumbers and tomatoes are tossed with macaroni and dressed with a zippy blend of sour cream, milk, dill and vinegar.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 2 cups macaroni
- 2 cups cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
PREPARATION:
Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water. Transfer noodles to a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, milk, dill, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
Mix cucumbers and tomatoes into the pasta. Pour in dressing, and mix thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour and preferably overnight. Stir just before serving.