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:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  3. Drain the pasta in a colander and immediately rinse with cold water until the noodles are cool to the touch. Drain thoroughly.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk vigorously until the emulsion is smooth and velvety.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  6. Place the chilled pasta in an extra-large mixing bowl.
  7. Add the diced cucumber, halved tomatoes, red onion, olives, and crumbled feta.
  8. Pour the yogurt dressing over the mixture and toss gently until every noodle is coated.
  9. Fold in the fresh parsley just before serving.