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creamy Greek-style pasta salad in a bowl garnished with dill, parsley, and chives
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Creamy Greek-Style Pasta Salad

This creamy Greek-style pasta salad combines tender pasta, fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a luscious yogurt and dill dressing. It's a refreshing and flavorful dish that's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Keyword: creamy greek pasta salad, greek pasta salad, yogurt greek pasta salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 429kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fusilli
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Persian cucumber halved and sliced
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing Ingredients

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt 2%-fat or more
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons sliced chives
  • 1-2 garlic cloves (optional) minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • First, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Then drain and set aside. Let the pasta cool for a few minutes. Feel free to rinse the pasta with cold water.
    8 ounces fusilli
    pasta in a pot filled with water
  • In the meantime, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
    ¾ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped dill, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1-2 garlic cloves (optional), salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons sliced chives
    creamy Greek-style dressing in a mixing bowl
  • To the dressing bowl, add the pasta and remaining salad ingredients. Toss until combined.
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 Persian cucumber, ½ red onion, ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives, ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
    all the ingredients for Greek-style pasta salad in a mixing bowl
  • Check the seasoning and adjust to taste. Serve and enjoy!
    creamy Greek-style pasta salad in a bowl garnished with dill, parsley, and chives

Notes

  • If you prefer a creamier dressing, feel free to use half mayo and half yogurt. To keep the salad lighter, I used more yogurt for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg