Description
A luscious, tangy, and lightened-up pasta salad dressing made with wholesome ingredients—perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or everyday meals. This creamy blend adds indulgent flavor without the heaviness of traditional dressings.
Ingredients
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the maple syrup or honey for a touch of sweetness.
- Add the minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk well, then gradually add water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- For extra flavor, fold in fresh dill or parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour over cooked pasta and mix well, or store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free yogurt.
- You can adjust the consistency by adding more or less water.
- Adding fresh herbs like dill or parsley enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
