Pasta Salad No Italian Dressing
Elevate your summer side dishes with this vibrant and creamy Pasta Salad with No Italian Dressing! This refreshing twist on classic pasta salad features a velvety Greek yogurt and mayonnaise-based dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, a hint of honey for sweetness, and aromatic fresh herbs like dill and parsley. Tossed with al dente penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and optional briny olives, this wholesome recipe is a perfect balance of bright, bold flavors and creamy texture. Ready in just 25 minutes and packed with fresh ingredients, this dish is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or as a satisfying light meal. Skip the traditional Italian dressing and indulge in a healthier, Mediterranean-inspired salad that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne pasta
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olives (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, typically 9-11 minutes for al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, fresh dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and set aside.
Once the pasta is cooled, add it to the bowl containing the dressing. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the dressing.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, feta cheese, and olives (if using) to the pasta. Gently toss everything together until well mixed.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to preference.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a side dish or a light, refreshing entree. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.3 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 4046 mg | 176% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.9 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.4 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 675 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1867 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
