Crispy Pasta Salad
Crispy Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 squeeze lemon juice, fresh
- 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed fresh parsley, finely chopped
For the Salad
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 head lettuce, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
For the Crispy Pasta
- 2 cups pasta, any shape works well
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
Instructions
- 1
Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and let it steam dry for a few minutes. This helps ensure crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then add the smoked paprika, oregano, chilli flakes, and garlic powder. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the seasonings. If using, add Parmesan cheese now and toss again.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pasta is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 190
- 4
While the pasta is air frying, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped fresh parsley. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, and finely sliced red onion. Add the chopped lettuce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the crispy pasta and the prepared dressing to the bowl with the salad base. Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Pasta Salad
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 squeeze lemon juice, fresh
- 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- as needed fresh parsley, finely chopped
For the Salad
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 head lettuce, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely sliced
For the Crispy Pasta
- 2 cups pasta, any shape works well
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, optional
Instructions
- 1
Boil the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and let it steam dry for a few minutes. This helps ensure crispiness.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, then add the smoked paprika, oregano, chilli flakes, and garlic powder. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the seasonings. If using, add Parmesan cheese now and toss again.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Place the seasoned pasta in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the pasta is golden brown and crispy.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 190 - 4
While the pasta is air frying, prepare the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped fresh parsley. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, and finely sliced red onion. Add the chopped lettuce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the crispy pasta and the prepared dressing to the bowl with the salad base. Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min