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Tzatziki Pasta Salad

Tzatziki Pasta Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer BBQs

Tzatziki Pasta Salad is a delightful vegetarian dish bursting with flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta use gluten-free pasta for gluten-free option
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup cucumber finely diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion can swap for green onions
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced, consider fire-roasted
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt use dairy-free yogurt for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar can substitute with lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano can substitute with fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill wild fennel can be an alternate

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mason jar
  • colander
  • large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumber, chopped carrot, diced sweet onion, chopped Kalamata olives, diced bell pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine.
  3. In a mason jar, combine Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, and minced dill. Seal and shake for 30 seconds.
  4. Add cooled rotini pasta to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle dressing over and toss until thoroughly coated.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For optimal taste, consume fresh as the yogurt dressing does not freeze well.

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