This recipe for crispy pasta salad went TikTok viral and it’s absolutely delicious.

By Julie Brinkley

A ton of variations for this viral recipe keep popping up on TikTok and I was dying to try it, so here we are.

This crispy pasta salad is one worth trying and it makes the perfect summer meal.

Click here to watch how it’s made.

Here’s everything you need:

CRISPY PASTA

8 oz bow tie pasta (or pasta of your choice)

1-1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp granulated garlic

1 tsp Italian seasoning

SALAD

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded

1 cup roasted red peppers, diced

1 cup cucumbers, diced

2 cups spinach, chopped 

½ cup peperoncini, sliced

½ cup crumbled feta

¼-½ cup red onion diced 

2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 

Salt and pepper to taste 

CREAMY PEPPEROCINI DRESSING

1 cup Greek yogurt

3 tbsp mayo

⅓ cup slice peperoncinis

2 tbsp peperoncini brine

2 tbsp fresh basil

1 tbsp fresh dill

1 small garlic clove

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp honey

2 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

¼ black pepper

HOW TO MAKE IT

Prepare pasta according to package; drain and coat with ingredients. 

Bake in air fryer or regular oven until golden brown.  

Combine ingredients for the dressing in a blender until smooth.

Combine salad ingredients and add dressing before serving.