Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this vibrant Green Goddess Pasta Salad! Perfect for any occasion, this refreshing dish combines creamy dressing with hearty pasta and fresh vegetables. The blend of herbs and nutritious ingredients not only delights your taste buds but also adds a colorful touch to your table. Ideal for potlucks or as a quick lunch, this salad is customizable and can be made ahead for even better flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta (or your preferred type)
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a blender, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with diced cucumbers, peas, and bell peppers.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg