Tangy Tzatziki Pasta Salad

By tlfrench_52

Ingredients

• 1 - 16 oz. container low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 - 16 oz. pkg. penne pasta
• 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded & diced
• 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped
• 1 - 9.9 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
• 1-1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Process first 7 ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds or until thoroughly blended. Transfer to a bowl and cover and chill 1-24 hours.
2. Cook pasta according to package; drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Place cooled pasta in a large bowl. Stir in olives and next 3 ingredients until well blended. Add yogurt mixture and stir until well coated. Gently stir in feta cheese.

Cover and chill 1 hour.