Description
Fresh and vibrant, this Green Goddess Pasta Salad combines pasta with crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing, making it perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup green goddess dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool. Rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent sticking.
- Combine the cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Add the green goddess dressing and toss everything to coat evenly.
- Stir in the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Garnish with extra basil or crumbled feta for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg