Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 tsp (5ml) salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (3g) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 cup (150g) English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water until the noodles are cool to the touch. Drain thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk vigorously until the emulsion is smooth and velvety.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Place the chilled pasta in an extra-large mixing bowl.
- Add the diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta.
- Pour the yogurt dressing over the mixture and toss gently until every noodle is coated.
- Fold in the fresh parsley just before serving.