Description
A refreshing pasta salad featuring a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with vegetables and peas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (add more to taste if desired)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (and black pepper to taste)
- 8 ounces short pasta (macaroni, elbows, rotini, or similar)
- 1½ cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced small)
- 1 medium carrot (shredded)
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
- ½ cup dill pickles (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta and Peas: Bring a big pot of salty water to a boil. Add 8 ounces short pasta and cook until just tender (check the package time). When the pasta is about halfway done, add 1½ cup frozen peas right into the same pot.
- Drain and Cool: Drain the pasta and peas, then rinse under cold water for about 10 seconds. This stops the cooking so the pasta doesn’t get mushy. Let everything drain well.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Mix and Chill: Put the pasta and peas in a large bowl with 1 medium red bell pepper, 1 medium carrot, 1 small red onion, 1 rib celery, and ½ cup dill pickles, then add the dressing on top and gently stir until everything is coated. Serve right away, or cover and chill for later — it tastes even better cold.
Notes
- For a sweeter dressing, adjust honey or maple syrup according to taste.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg