🍤🌱 Fresh, light, and full of Mediterranean flavor—this Greek Shrimp Pasta Salad with Creamy Spinach Tzatziki is a quick, healthy meal that tastes as good as it looks! Tender garlic-herb grilled shrimp, protein-rich chickpea pasta, and crisp veggies are tossed in a creamy spinach tzatziki for a nutritious, feel-good dish that’s perfect for any day of the week. 🇬🇷✨
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🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
🍤 Garlic-Herb Shrimp
• ½ lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt & pepper to taste
🍝 Chickpea Pasta Salad
• 8 oz chickpea pasta (or your favorite pasta)
• 1 cup cucumber, diced 🥒
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 🧀
🥣 Creamy Spinach Tzatziki
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
• 1 tsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Optional: splash of water to thin, if needed
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🔥 Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
• Cook chickpea pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
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2. Grill the Shrimp
• Toss shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high.
• Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Set aside.
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3. Prepare the Spinach Tzatziki
• In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, chopped spinach, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Stir until creamy and smooth. Add water if needed for a drizzable consistency.
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4. Assemble the Salad
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and feta.
• Top with grilled shrimp and toss gently.
• Drizzle with spinach tzatziki and garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired.
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✨ Refreshing, tangy, and loaded with Greek-inspired goodness—this pasta salad is sure to be a hit!