Green Goddess Pasta Salad (Easy and Flavorful)

This Green Goddess Pasta Salad is packed with fresh vegetables, and a creamy homemade green goddess dressing. Perfect for meal prep, potlucks, picnics, and easy summer lunches.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Equipment

1 large stockpot
1 large colander
1 food processor or immersion blender
1 large bowl

Ingredients

16 oz dried pasta such as shells, penne, farfalle
1 cup peas fresh or frozen
1/2 pound asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
4 persian cucumbers sliced
8 oz mozzarella pearls

For the Green Goddess Dressing

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chives
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta per package instructions. When there is 2 minutes remaining add the sliced asparagus and peas into the pot with the pasta. Drain the pasta and vegetables in a large colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
While the pasta is cooking prepare the dressing. Add the Greek yogurt,parsley,chives,dill, vinegar, red wine salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth.
Add the cucumbers and mozzarella pearls to the pasta bowl. Drizzle the green goddess dressing over the pasta and toss well to combine. Serve as desired.

Keyword 30 minutes or less, easy pasta recipe, spring pasta, summer pasta, vegetarian

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