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Chili Crisp Pasta Salad

Chili Crisp Pasta Salad is a fun, make-ahead side dish made with crispy pasta, fresh chopped veggies, and a creamy chili dressing. It’s perfect for festive gatherings, potlucks, BBQs, and get-togethers. Ready in under 30 minutes, this salad is a delicious twist on a classic pasta salad and adds a fun crunch to every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For Prepping Pasta
  • 1½ cups bowtie pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
For the Salad
  • 1 small head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 tablespoons vegan feta
  • 1 small cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup unsweetened vegan yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 385°F.
  2. Spread the cooked and cooled pasta evenly in the air fryer basket. Drizzle the olive oil over the pasta.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the oregano, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Sprinkle the seasoning over the pasta and toss until well coated.
  4. Air fry the pasta for about 10 minutes, giving the basket a gentle shake halfway through. Cook until the pasta is golden and crispy.
  5. In a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce, parsley, cherry tomatoes, vegan feta, cucumber, and red onion.
  6. Add the vegan yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, maple syrup, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Whisk until smooth. Add the chili oil and gently whisk a few times to create a swirled, lava-like effect.
  7. Let the crispy pasta cool completely, then add it to the salad.
  8. Pour the chili dressing over the salad and toss well before serving.