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A fresh green goddess pasta salad served in a bowl with herbs and vegetables
Alyssa

Green Goddess Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad with a vibrant green goddess dressing, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 274

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounces full-fat Greek yogurt (about 2/3 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups fresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Zest of 0.5 lemon lemon
  • 16 ounces orecchiette pasta (sub rotini, fusilli, or penne)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (wooden end removed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  2. With an immersion blender or in a blender, combine the Green Goddess ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Add your pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. When there is 2 minutes left on the pasta, add the asparagus and peas.
  4. Drain off the pasta and veggies and place in a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes then add the sauce, additional salt and pepper, plus red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to combine.
  5. You can serve now while still warm or place into fridge until ready to serve!

Notes

Enjoy this vibrant pasta salad as a refreshing side dish or a light meal!