Green Goddess Pasta Salad
I’m excited to share this Green Goddess Pasta Salad. It is the perfect healthy summer pasta meal! This is so light and refreshing but also packed with fresh flavor and ingredients. I love anything Green Goddess, and you all know my obsession with pasta salad! Together, they make the best combination. Whether you are looking for a no heat lunch for work, a simple dinner, or a side to bring to a get together or BBQ, this pasta will be a hit. A delicious vegetarian and plant-based dish, you can also make it gluten free like I did here. Let me know what you think!
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Green Goddess Pasta: What You Will Need
Pasta
Peas
Mozzarella balls
Greek yogurt
Avocado
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
Cilantro
Basil
Lemon
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This vegan and gluten free caesar pasta salad is the perfect healthy side dish! I can’t wait to bring this to a bbq this summer! It’s so tasty, people won’t even know that it’s vegan and gluten free. Packed with fiber, nutrients, and flavor. You can use any caesar dressing but I like to make an extra creamy, homemade version. The recipe is below!
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This Green Goddess Pasta Salad is a delicious and healthy summer recipe!
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Green Goddess Pasta Salad. The perfect healthy summer pasta meal! This is so light and refreshing but also packed with flavor!
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Ingredients
16 ounces pasta
1 1/2 cups peas
1 cup mozzarella balls
Sauce:
2/3 cup full fat Greek yogurt
1 avocado
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup cilantro
1/2 cup basil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
Add the pasta to the water and cook according to package instructions.
While the pasta cooks, make the green goddess sauce:
In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Drain off the pasta place in a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes then add the sauce, peas, salt & pepper taste, & the mozzarella balls.
Toss to combine.
You can serve now while still warm or place into fridge until ready to serve!