Soup & Salad

Greek Tzatziki Pasta Salad


Ingredients

  • 1 - 16 oz package penne pasta
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
  • 2 cucumbers, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • 1½ cups crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large sized bowl.
  2. Add kalamata olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese.
  3. In a small bowl whisk the greek yogurt, olive oil, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
  4. Add to the large bowl and toss all ingredients together.
  5. Chill for one hour before serving.
  6. If desired, add grilled Greek chicken to the salad.

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