Description
Elevate your pasta salad experience with this vibrant Green Goddess Pasta Salad! Bursting with fresh herbs, creamy avocado dressing, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this dish is not just a salad—it’s a celebration of flavor and nutrition. Perfect for any occasion, from picnics to potlucks, this delightful recipe is both versatile and easy to prepare. Enjoy the lightness of this herbaceous creation that promises to tantalize your taste buds while keeping things healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, basil, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg