This healthy green goddess pasta salad is the perfect use for those extra herbs you might have laying around: bright and fragrant, this pasta is light and delicious. The perfect side dish alongside a grilled protein, this pasta salad compliments almost any meal with its bright flavors. This pasta salad is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats from the abundant veggies and herbs used in the flavorful dressing. This is the perfect, easy to make side dish; since the sauce is no-cook, this recipe comes together in minutes.
What you’ll need to make this recipe
- elbow shape pasta
- I used this gluten-free, brown rice-based one from Banza
- I find this gluten-free pasta to be the most similar to regular pasta in texture and shape
- avocado
- lemon, zest and juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- fresh basil
- fresh parsley
- fresh scallions
- garlic cloves
- kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- frozen peas
How to make this healthy pasta salad
To make this pasta salad, the only cooking required is for the pasta itself; the sauce is a no-cook sauce which means this recipe comes together so quickly. Start by setting a large pot of water to boil, Add a generous amount of salt to the water. Cook the pasta according to package directions, stirring frequently.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce: add the avocado, basil, parsley, scallions, garlic cloves, zest and juice of the lemon, salt, pepper, and olive oil to a small blender or food processor. Blend so that all of the ingredients are broken down and thoroughly combined into a smooth puree.
Drain the pasta thoroughly, and add the frozen peas to the pasta. Pour the dressing on top. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning. Garnish with more fresh herbs and grated cheese, if preferred.
Healthy Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Equipment
- large pot
- small blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 10 oz elbow-shaped pasta (weighed raw), used: one box Banza brown rice gluten free pasta, works well here
- 1 avocado, medium
- 1/2 cup basil, fresh
- 1/2 cup parsley, fresh
- 2 scallions, large, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Set a large pot of water to boil and add a generous amount of salt to the water.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
- In the meantime, prepare the sauce.
- In a small blender or food processor, add the avocado, basil, parsley, scallions, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the ingredients in the blender/food processor until a smooth puree forms.
- Drain the pasta well, and then add the frozen peas to the drained pasta.
- Pour the sauce on top of the pasta, and toss to combine.
- Taste for seasoning.
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