What is my favorite way to get in my greens, you ask? By eating them with pasta, obviously, and this Green Goddess Pasta Salad is the tastiest way to get the best of both.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
This plant focused, gluten free Green Goddess Pasta Salad recipe requires basically no effort and can be easily adjusted to meet any dietary needs or preferences. It is naturally vegetarian and it can even be prepared vegan!
Not only is this pasta salad delicious, it is also a great way to use up all the veggies you have in your fridge while getting dinner on the table in 20 minutes. Easy, nourishing and tastes great? Count me in!
Make it Your Own
Not vegan and want to add meat or cheese? That works great too! It is a versatile dish that your whole family is sure to love.
But, can gluten free noodles actually taste good cold?
Yes! This Jovial Foods Farfelle pasta, and all of the brown rice pastas, are amazing in pasta salads. Hot or cold, this brand is my very favorite when it comes to gluten free, clean pasta. They also make cassava flour pasta which is the perfect substitution for anyone that eats grain free.
Hungry for more?
Looking for more fresh and delicious recipes for your spring or summer table? You’ll love this easy 5 ingredient vegan Pesto and these gluten & grain free Fried Green Tomatoes! They’re perfect for tailoring to most dietary needs and make for a great way to get in your veggies while eating deliciously!
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Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Equipment
- Food Processor or High Powder Blender
Ingredients
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ½ cup parsley
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp garlic, minced
- ¼ cup dairy free mayo or ½ large avocado (I use Primal Kitchen Foods avocado mayo, use an avocado for vegan)
- ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lemon
- 4 green onions
Pasta Salad
- 1 box bow tie pasta (I use Jovial Foods brown rice pasta)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup arugula, packed
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pine nuts
- salt, to taste
- fresh basil & cracked black pepper to top
Instructions
- Cook pasta and peas according to instructions. When pasta is done, drain but don’t rinse with water. Instead, stir in a little avocado/olive oil.
- Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or high power blender and blend until desired consistency is reached.
- Once pasta and peas are cooled, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix. Then mix in the dressing to cover completely.
The Green Goddess Dressing is amazing! I eat it with a spoon! Make extra you can never have enough!
It really is good enough to eat with a spoon, huh? 🙂 So glad you love it!
Do you vise the entire lemon skin and all?
Just the juice from the lemon!
How far ahead can you make this thanks!
The fresher the better, but if you’re looking to make it ahead, it would work perfectly to make the dressing ahead of time then add all the ingredients together prior to serving. 🙂