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Gyro Pasta Salad

gyro pasta salad with sausage, olives, parsley, red onion, feta, tomatoes & cucumbers in a Greek yogurt dressing
  • Serves:  10
  • Prep Time:  30 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces (fully cooked) Italian Sausage (chicken or pork), cut into ½ inch-thick slices
  • 1 pound dry pasta of your choice, cooked then cooled (we like penne)
  • 1 cup mixed Greek olives, pitted and halved
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • ¼ red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta
  • 12 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers (about 1 small cucumber)

Dressing

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove, grated, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1½ teaspoons dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the thyme, granulated garlic, cumin, oregano, pepper, salt, and olive oil. Add the sausage and toss until fully coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage in a single layer and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Return the sausage to the large bowl.
  3. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, dill, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, olives, parsley, red onion, feta, tomatoes, and cucumbers to the bowl with the sausage and toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until fully coated.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.