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Tzatziki Pasta Salad

A bright, fresh, and creamy Mediterranean-style pasta salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a zesty homemade Greek yogurt dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Salad
  • 1 lb rotini pasta
  • 2 English cucumbers sliced into half-moons
  • 0.5 cup red onion finely diced
Tzatziki Dressing
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt full fat or 2%
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper cracked

Equipment

  • Large pasta pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and parsley together.
  3. Slice the cucumbers and finely dice the red onion.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cold pasta, cucumbers, and onions.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until thoroughly coated.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavor.

Notes

English cucumbers are best as they have thinner skin and fewer seeds. If the salad sits overnight, you may need to add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to refresh the creaminess.