Viral Crispy Pasta Salad | Easy Crispy Pasta Salad Recipe
Make the easiest Viral Crispy Pasta Salad with golden crunchy pasta, crisp vegetables, creamy dressing, and bold flavor in every bite.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 433kcal
Ingredients
For The Crispy Pasta
- 12 ounces Bowtie Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
The Salad
- 1 1/2 cups Cucumbers diced
- 1 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 2 cups Romaine Lettuce diced
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
For The Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions (usually around 7 minutes) until al dente. Drain well and let it cool slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl. Toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
- lace the pasta in the basket in a single layer or cook in batches. Air fry at 390°F for 8 to 12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if using.
- Dice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the herbs.
- In a large bowl, combine the crispy pasta, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, romaine or lettuce if using, and fresh herbs.
- Drizzle with the creamy dressing and toss gently until everything is coated. Serve right away for the best crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g