Makarna Salatası - Healthy Turkish Pasta Salad
Turkish Makarna Salatası is a healthy pasta salad consisting of cooked pasta mixed with yoghurt, mayonnaise, fresh vegetables and herbs.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 431kcal
Equipment
- 1 kitchen scale
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 Measuring cups
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta of your choice
- 150 g carrots (diced and cooked)
- 150 g frozen or fresh peas (cooked)
- 2 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 60 g pickled cucumber or gherkin (diced)
- 1 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 100 g mayonnaise
- 100 g Greek yogurt or plain natural yogurt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook until just soft (a little past al dente works best here because it will sit in the dressing). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the pickled cucumber, boil the diced carrot, and cook the peas or corn if using frozen. Chop the herbs and set them aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt and mayonnaise. Add a little salt, paprika, and freshly fround black pepper. This simple mixture gives the salad a creamy but light base.
Notes
- Do not overcook the pasta – keep it slightly firm so it holds up in the salad.
- Cool the pasta before mixing – warm pasta can make the dressing watery.
- Use thick yogurt – strained or Greek-style yogurt works best for a creamy texture.
- Add the herbs last – this keeps them fresh and bright.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 622mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7898IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg