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Tzatziki Pasta Salad

June 23, 2016 by carey 3 Comments

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Tzatziki Pasta Salad | Cool and tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad is the perfect side for a hot summer night! Artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crunchy cucumbers add just the right Greek flavors. Yum! Serve with grilled meats or chicken! Enjoy! | WorldofPastabilities.com

One of my favorite things about Greek food is the Tzatziki sauce.  (not so easy to say or spell, is it?) The cool, tangy, “dill”iness of it always feels and tastes so good!  Especially in the heat of summer…and boy, are we in it.  Whew.

Greek and Mediterranean food is happily located near my office and is often my take-out food of choice…the girls in the office tease me because when I ask them if they want to order lunch, they know exactly what that is code for:  something with Tzatziki.  My “to-go” orders must have an extra side of this delicious sauce because I can never seem to have enough, nor will I waste it.

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Tzatziki sauce is so versatile and can be used for dipping wraps or veggies, as a dressing on a fresh tossed salad, served over grilled meats, or even now, as a pasta sauce in this Tzatziki Pasta Salad.

I ran across this tantalizing recipe one night when I was surfing around for inspiration for some new pasta ideas.  Christin blogs at www.spicysouthernkitchen.com and has some yummy recipes including this one.  This girl knows good food, and how to use her camera too. 🙂

Tzatziki Pasta Salad | Cool and tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad is the perfect side for a hot summer night! Artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crunchy cucumbers add just the right Greek flavors. Yum! Serve with grilled meats or chicken! Enjoy! | WorldofPastabilities.com

So I adapted Christin’s recipe slightly to adjust for some of my favorite ingredients.  I love the fact that she blends the Greek yogurt with some mayonnaise for the dressing.  A true “Southern girl is cooking” move.  It rounds out the tanginess and also adds a bit of sweetness to the sauce. For another take on a Mediterranean pasta salad, try my Angel Hair Greek Pasta.  It uses a vinaigrette dressing recipe with a longer cut of pasta and is a delicious alternative on another fun night!

But here too the traditional Greek ingredients do not disappoint:  cucumber, sun dried tomatoes, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts….each adding their own special note to make this Tzatziki Pasta Salad a winner!

Tzatziki Pasta Salad | Cool and tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad is the perfect side for a hot summer night! Artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crunchy cucumbers add just the right Greek flavors. Yum! Serve with grilled meats or chicken! Enjoy! | WorldofPastabilities.com

I used our new ORGANIC Italian Inspired Lilies for the pasta.  It is made from 100% certified organic durum wheat and vegetable powders.  Woohoo!  It should be available in the next two weeks online….so excited to share more about this line once it’s available.  For now though, you can substitute our traditional Italian Inspired Lilies or any other pasta of your choosing.

Tzatziki Pasta Salad | Cool and tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad is the perfect side for a hot summer night! Artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crunchy cucumbers add just the right Greek flavors. Yum! Serve with grilled meats or chicken! Enjoy! | WorldofPastabilities.com

I imagine serving these cute pasta bowls along with some grilled flank steak on a perfect summer night.  It’s my attempt at portion control…because once you start eating this folks, it’s hard to stop!

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Tzatziki Pasta Salad

Tzatziki Pasta Salad | Cool and tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad is the perfect side for a hot summer night! Artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and crunchy cucumbers add just the right Greek flavors. Yum! Serve with grilled meats or chicken! Enjoy! | WorldofPastabilities.com

★★★★★

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A cool summer pasta salad perfect for any grill night! Tangy and fresh…your guest will love it! Adapted Recipe from Christin at SpicySouthernKitchen.

  • Author: Carey | World of Pastabilities
  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounce bag of Organic Italian Inspired Lilies (or any other short shape of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup 0% fat plain Greek yogurt, or low-fat Greek yogurt (I used 0%)
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese (1/4 cup for dressing, rest for topping)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 T. fresh dill, chopped plus more for garnish!
  • 1 t. red wine vinegar
  • 1 T. lemon juice
  • 1/2 t. kosher salt
  • 1/2 t. black pepper
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 1 14 oz. can of marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 2/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced (can also use a regular cucumber)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drained, and tossed with a splash of olive oil. Set aside.
  2. For pasta sauce, in a medium bowl, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup feta cheese, garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until combined.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, olives, sun dried tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Pour dressing over mixture and gently toss to coat. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  4. Top with more feta cheese, and fresh chopped dill.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until time to serve. Can make ahead, but not “night before,” as pasta absorbs a lot of the sauce!

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Comments

  1. Judy B says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:27 am

    It looks and sounds refreshing and delicious. I just wished cucumbers liked me! 🙁

    Reply
  2. Kathy B says

    June 28, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    I love the organic lilies! They just look so appetizingly beautiful!!

    Reply
  3. Yvonne F says

    January 4, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    This dish is not only delectable, but beautiful! HUGE fan!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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