Absolutely! Incorporating Greek yogurt and tangy feta cheese into a dish adds a Mediterranean flair, bringing a creamy texture and savory tanginess that complements a variety of ingredients.
Ingredients: – 8 ounces pasta (such as fusilli, penne, or farfalle) – 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved – 1 cucumber, diced – 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced – 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced – 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped – 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese – Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Greek Yogurt Dressing: – 1/2 cup Greek yogurt – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil – 1 tablespoon lemon juice – 1 clove garlic, minced – 1 teaspoon dried oregano – Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions: Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta until al dente per the package. Then drain and rinse under cold water to cease cooking. Set aside.
The Dressing: Whisk Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly blended. Adjust spice to taste. Prepare the Salad: Mix cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and chopped parsley in a large bowl.
Toss the pasta salad with Greek yogurt dressing until all the ingredients are coated. Add Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and softly toss again to distribute. Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavors. Taste and season before serving.
Advantages of Greek Yogurt with Feta: Creaminess: Greek yogurt makes the dressing creamy, and feta cheese makes the salad creamy and crumbly, improving its mouthfeel. Tangy Flavor: Greek yogurt and feta cheese add a refreshing counterpoint to the vegetables' sweetness and lemon juice's acidity.
Greek yogurt and tangy feta cheese make tasty and wholesome Mediterranean-style dinners!
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