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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

If you have been looking for the perfect hearty, but fresh, summer dish, this green goddess pasta salad is it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: 15 of the Best Pasta Salad Recipes on the Internet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green goddess, green goddess dressing, pasta salad
Servings: 8
Author: Carrian Cheney

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad

  • 16 Ounces Pasta Shells small or medium
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 12 Asparagus Spears chopped in 1/2" pieces
  • 1 Bunch Green Onions chopped
  • 1 Avocado chopped small
  • 1 Cup Baby Spinach

Dressing

  • 1 Cup Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Fresh Basil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Shallot small
  • 1 Lemon zested
  • 2 Lemons juiced
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Cashews roasted and salted, see note
  • ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

  • Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until the pasta is past al dente.
    16 Ounces Pasta Shells
  • Drain the pasta, saving the water in the pot.
  • Rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl and allow to cool.

Cook the Veggies

  • Add the frozen peas and the asparagus to a steamer basket over the pot of boiling water and cook until they become bright green, 2-3 minutes.
    1 Cup Frozen Peas, 12 Asparagus Spears
  • Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and place on top of the pasta along with the green onions and avocado.
    1 Avocado, 1 Bunch Green Onions

Make the Dressing

  • Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender jar and blend until smooth.
    1 Cup Baby Spinach, 1 Cup Fresh Basil, 2 Cloves Garlic, 1 Shallot, 1 Lemon, 2 Lemons, ¼ Cup Olive Oil, ¼ Cup Cashews, ⅓ Cup Parmesan Cheese, 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar

Make the Salad

  • Toss dressing, pasta and veggies and enjoy!
    1 Cup Baby Spinach

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Notes

If using raw cashews add salt to the dressing.
Adapted from Feel Good Foodie

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1287IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg