Tzatziki Pasta Salad Recipe
This refreshing Tzatziki Pasta Salad combines rotini pasta with crisp vegetables and a creamy Greek yogurt-based tzatziki dressing, offering a flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the 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 use fire-roasted jarred pepper)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
For the 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 dill
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, then set it aside to cool completely.
- Combine Vegetables and Pasta: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta along with the diced cucumber, carrot, sweet onion, bell pepper, chopped kalamata olives, and fresh parsley. Toss everything gently to mix evenly.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Dressing: In a mason jar or bowl, add Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, and fresh dill. Shake or whisk well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of water to reach desired consistency.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared tzatziki dressing over the combined pasta salad. Toss well to ensure even coating of the dressing on all ingredients.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy this vibrant and healthy pasta salad.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta to make the salad gluten-free if needed.
- Substitute dairy-free yogurt to make the dressing vegan.
- For extra flavor, use fire-roasted jarred bell peppers.
- The salad tastes best after chilling for at least one hour to enhance flavor melding.
- Adjust consistency of dressing by adding small amounts of water if too thick.
Keywords: Tzatziki, Pasta Salad, Greek yogurt dressing, Mediterranean salad, gluten free pasta salad, healthy pasta salad
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