Cottage Cheese Tzatziki Pasta Salad
A refreshing and healthy pasta salad combining creamy cottage cheese tzatziki with tender pasta and crisp vegetables, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill until well combined to form the tzatziki dressing.
- Add the diced cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the tzatziki mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Fold the cooled pasta into the dressing and vegetables until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For extra crunch, garnish with toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts before serving.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/cottage-cheese-tzatziki-pasta-salad/