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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Deliciously Fresh Green Goddess Pasta Salad You’ll Love

A must-try Green Goddess Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Pasta (fusilli or rotini) Choose for perfect texture and shape.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; can substitute with grape tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced; refreshing crunch.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Diced; any color works.
  • ½ cup Red Onion Finely chopped; green onions can be used.
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach Chopped; arugula or kale can be substituted.
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Fresh Herbs (Basil/Parsley/Chives) Feel free to experiment with dill or cilantro!
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise A creamy base; vegan alternative works well.
  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt Imparts tanginess; can substitute with plant-based yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Can use white vinegar as a substitute.
  • Salt and Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped spinach.
  3. Make Dressing: In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Add fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add cooled pasta to the vegetables, pour dressing over, and toss to combine.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Sample and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Chill (if desired): Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Serve: Toss to redistribute ingredients before serving, garnishing with extra herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for 3 days. Avoid freezing due to pasta texture changes.

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