Description
A delightful combination of robust flavors and refreshing textures, this pasta salad features Greek yogurt and Parmesan cheese for a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup croutons
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool completely for a few minutes to prevent the salad from becoming warm.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber to the dressing. Toss everything together gently until the pasta is thoroughly coated with the dressing.
- Top the salad with croutons for that satisfying crunch, and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve your Quick Greek Yogurt Caesar Pasta Salad chilled for the best flavor and texture. Enjoy this deliciously easy meal any time of the day!
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute the pasta with a gluten-free version. Adjust dressing to taste and add proteins or additional veggies for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg