Creamy Summer Pasta Salad with Greek yogurt, broccoli, olives, carrots, peas, and bell peppers. A great BBQ side dish or have it as your main course!
Can we all agree that a summer BBQ is really not complete without a pasta salad side dish? I have tons of favorites, like this chicken caesar pasta salad and this teriyaki spinach chicken bowtie pasta salad…but this Creamy Summer Pasta Salad ranks high among them!
It’s really similar to classic ranch pasta salads you may have tried in the past, but this version is way healthier, thanks to the new Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dip Mix!
You still get the same creamy ranch taste, but it’s made with Greek yogurt, so there’s less fat and calories. I love using Greek yogurt in recipes, especially as a substitute to sour cream and mayonnaise. It’s way better for you and still tastes great!
I mixed the packet with Greek yogurt, garlic powder and a little dill. Then I tossed it with pasta and my favorite vegetables. You can really use whatever vegetables you have in your fridge. Viola!; An easy, healthy summer pasta salad.
Consider trying these pasta salad recipes:
- Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad
- Creamy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Italian Pasta Salad
- BBQ Chicken Pasta Salad
- Pasta Primavera
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Recipe
Creamy Summer Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dip Mix
- 1 1/3 cups Greek yogurts
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp dried onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
- 16 ounces bite-size pasta (bowtie, penne, or tri-colored spirals work well)
- 2 carrots , chopped
- 1 cup small broccoli florets , blanched
- 1/2 cup black olives , sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (red or yellow), finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas , cooked
- 1 large tomato , chopped
- 1-2 ribs celery , chopped
- 1/4 cup onion , diced (red or green onion)
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheese (I like to use fresh parmesan or cheddar)
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the Hidden Valley Greek Yogurt Dip Mix, Greek yogurt, milk, garlic powder, dill, salt and pepper.
- Stir well and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Be careful not to overcook it so the noodles wont become too soft in the salad. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add the drained pasta to a large bowl. Add chopped vegetables.
- Pour Greek yogurt dip over top and gently toss to combine.
- Stir in shredded cheese. Season with freshly cracked black pepper as needed. Serve.
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I could not find the mix, so in TBFS fashion, I made my own, starting with leftover tzatziki sauce from gyro night.
I want to make this recipe but I am having trouble finding the Greek mix- can you use regular hidden valley mix?
Yes. Enjoy.
Easy and yummy!
I know it’s a lot healthier with the yogurt but does it taste way different compared to using mayo?
It does taste slightly different—you could always use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt. I often do that if I’m serving it to lots of people.
Yay! 😀 I love using greek yogurt in things, but never knew there was a such thing as greek yogurt dip mix! :O I’ll definitely have to go find that! :]
The Dip Mix is amazing! Hope you get a chance to try it!
I love pasta salad, especially in the summer!
Me too–my favorite side dish to any summer BBQ! Thanks Chastity!
I love pasta salads especially during the summer! Yours sounds and looks delicious – I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks Paris–I’m sure your family would love it!
This sounds super delish and PERFECT for summertime. I’ll have to try it out with a GF pasta!
You definitely should and let me know how you like it! Thanks Hannah
That pasta salad does look yummy. Love how it’s creamy and simple to make. Never knew about the Greek Yogurt Dips until now. Going to try them out this weekend. Thanks!
That;s great–let me know how you like them. I love how simple this dish is to make!
I love the Ranch dip mix, I use them all the time at get togethers. This salad looks like such a yummy treat for summertime!
I remember eating pasta salad as a kid! One of the best summer dishes! (I’ll just have to veganize and make it gluten-free now, hahahaha!)
Yum this looks amazing!! I totally agree, pasta salad is a summer must, so this is great for those of us trying to be healthier!
Thanks Jess. It’s the perfect option if you’re trying to eat healthy!