Greek Tzatziki Pasta Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive and lower in fat.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are usually cheaper and still provide a similar flavor.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt dressing

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream can be a cost-effective substitute for tzatziki.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from cheaper grains

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber, while cheaper grains reduce cost.

Peel half of the cucumber and remove the seeds; chop it into small pieces.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt with half a grated clove of garlic.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the juice of half a lemon to the yogurt mixture; mix well to create the tzatziki sauce.

Cook 8 ounces of bow tie pasta in boiling water for about 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped cucumber, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup kalamata olives, 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, and 2 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion.

Pour the tzatziki sauce over the pasta mixture and mix everything together until well combined.

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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