Description
Green Goddess Pasta Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that combines creamy green goddess sauce, fresh herbs, and tender pasta. Perfect for summer picnics or as a side dish at any gathering, this salad offers a refreshing burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 5 ounces full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups fresh herbs (dill, basil, mint, or cilantro)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 16 ounces orecchiette pasta (or rotini, fusilli, or penne)
- 1 bunch of asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Make the Green Goddess Sauce: In a blender or with an immersion blender, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, then set aside.
- Cook the Pasta and Vegetables: Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. When there are 2 minutes left on the pasta cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and the vegetables are tender.
- Assemble: Drain the pasta and vegetables and transfer to a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes, then add the green goddess sauce. Stir in additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 274
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Green Goddess Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer salad, healthy salad