Ingredients
8 oz (225 g) pasta of your choice (such as rotini, penne, or farfalle)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups lettuce, chopped (romaine or iceberg)
1 cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup red cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
200 g (about 7 oz) FAGE Total yogurt (plain Greek yogurt)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (or 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Cook the pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain well.
2-Coat the pasta: Toss drained pasta with 3 tablespoons olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
3-Crisp the pasta: Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, shaking halfway, or bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 25 minutes, until golden and crisp.
4-Make the dressing: Whisk together FAGE Total yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, ground fennel, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
5-Prepare the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
6-Assemble and serve: Let crispy pasta cool slightly, then add to the bowl of vegetables. Pour dressing over and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Last Step:
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🔑 For best crunch, combine the crispy pasta and dressing with the vegetables just before serving — this prevents sogginess.
🥗 If making ahead, keep the pasta, vegetables, and dressing in separate airtight containers and assemble when ready to eat.
🍝 Cook the pasta al dente and dry it thoroughly after draining; excess moisture is the enemy of a good crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg