Tzatziki pastasalade: A Refreshing Twist for Summer!
Tzatziki pastasalade is a refreshing summer dish that combines pasta with a creamy tzatziki sauce, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta
- 200g Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the tzatziki sauce.
- Add the cooled pasta to the tzatziki sauce and mix well.
- Stir in chopped dill and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or olives for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg