Description
This Tzatziki Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the classic Greek flavors of tzatziki with pasta for a delicious twist. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 16 ounces rotini pasta (use gluten free, if needed)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1/2 sweet onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced (can used fire-roasted jarred pepper))
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (chopped )
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
Tzatziki Dressing:
- 1.5 cups plain unsweetened Greek yogurt (use a dairy-free yogurt for vegan version)
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain, set aside, and allow to cool.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cucumbers, carrots, onion, kalamata olives, bell pepper, and parsley. Toss to mix well.
- Make the Dressing: In a mason jar, combine Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, and dill. Shake well to combine, adding water if needed.
- Assemble: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tzatziki Pasta Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad with Tzatziki Dressing
