Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with the 20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad, a quick and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and a variety of vegetables tossed with your favorite pasta. Not only is it a breeze to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but it’s also versatile enough to customize with seasonal ingredients or proteins. Whether served as a main course or a refreshing side, this salad is sure to impress guests at potlucks or family gatherings. Enjoy it chilled for a satisfying meal that’s both nourishing and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pasta (fusilli or gluten-free)
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
- 2 cups cabbage, diced or shredded
- 3 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 large avocado
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp white apple vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool quickly by adding ice cubes and a drizzle of olive oil.
- In a blender, combine basil, spinach, avocado, garlic, nutritional yeast, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt; blend until smooth.
- In the cooled pasta pot, mix in chickpeas, cabbage, cucumbers, and green onions. Pour in dressing and toss until well combined.
- Taste for seasoning adjustments before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg