Description
Tzatziki Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the classic flavors of tzatziki sauce with hearty rotini pasta. This easy recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables—think crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and tangy olives—tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing infused with herbs and garlic. Perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, or as a unique side dish at potlucks, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, Tzatziki Pasta Salad is sure to be a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1/2 sweet onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives (chopped)
- 1.5 cups plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 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)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced cucumber, carrot, onion, bell pepper, olives, and parsley.
- For the dressing, mix Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, and dill in a mason jar; shake until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg