Description
Experience a refreshing take on a classic favorite with the Best Italian Pasta Salad With Greek Yogurt Dressing. This vibrant salad combines al dente rotini pasta, colorful vegetables, and a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt dressing that’s packed with flavor while being lighter than traditional mayonnaise-based options. Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or as an easy weeknight dinner, this dish is not only visually appealing but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp apple vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small shallot
- 2 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 6 oz black olives (drained and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 1/2 green bell pepper (diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 1/2 cucumber (diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (sliced lengthwise into halves)
- 10 oz mozzarella (cubed)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, apple vinegar, minced garlic, chopped shallot, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and mozzarella cubes. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg