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20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad

20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad: Quick & Creamy Delight

Enjoy this vibrant 20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad featuring a creamy avocado-basil dressing and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Short Pasta fusilli, penne, or rotini
For the Fresh Veggies
  • 2 cups Cabbage green or red
  • 1 cup Cucumbers diced, preferably English
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 large Avocado fresh
  • 1 cup Basil fresh leaves
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Dill or parsley as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions white parts for dressing, green tops reserved
  • 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast optional; can use Parmesan instead
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Vinegar for acidity
  • 1 tablespoons Lemon Juice for acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Water to adjust consistency
  • to taste Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Bowl for Ice Water
  • blender or food processor
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Transfer the pasta to a bowl of ice water immediately after draining to cool for 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a blender, combine basil, spinach, dill, green onion whites, nutritional yeast, garlic, avocado, vinegar, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, chopped cabbage, diced cucumbers, and sliced green onion tops. Mix gently.
  5. Fold in the creamy dressing, ensuring all the pasta and vegetables are well coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate if making in advance.

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