Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Dill Dressing is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. Packed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and savory crumbled feta, this dish delivers layers of fresh flavors in every bite. The irresistible dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a generous dose of chopped dill, brings the perfect balance of tang and creaminess. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this pasta salad makes for a refreshing side dish or light main course. Whether you're planning a summer BBQ, picnic, or a simple weeknight meal, this lemon dill pasta salad is guaranteed to take the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add the prepared vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
Pour the creamy lemon dill dressing over the pasta salad. Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh dill. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Cover and chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.3 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.0 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 4605 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.6 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.0 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.0 g | ||
| Protein | 83.1 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1199 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2568 mg | 55% | |
*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.
