Creamy Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe in Just 30 Minutes
A fresh and creamy pasta salad with a vibrant green goddess dressing, packed with crisp vegetables and herbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after boiling pasta)
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups shell pasta (or orecchiette), cooked al dente
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 cup green beans, blanched
- ½ cup sliced radishes
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- For the Green Goddess Dressing: 1 ripe avocado, ½ cup Greek yogurt (or vegan yogurt), ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup fresh basil, ¼ cup fresh parsley, salt & black pepper to taste, 1–2 tbsp water to thin (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until just tender, rinse with cold water, and let it cool.
- Blanch green beans and snap peas for 2 minutes, then chill in ice water.
- Blend avocado, yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth to make the dressing.
- Toss pasta, blanched veggies, radishes, and onions in a large bowl with the dressing.
- Garnish with pine nuts and dill, then chill for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Dressing can be made ahead and stored for up to 2 days.
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/green-goddess-pasta-salad-recipe/