Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring a creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (bowtie, fusilli, or rotini)
- 1 cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley, chives)
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup Green Goddess dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop the vegetables into roughly equal-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together fresh herbs, lemon juice, yogurt or mayonnaise, and minced garlic until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, and dressing; toss until well coated.
- Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, top with crumbled cheese.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free pasta or zoodles. You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, green goddess, summer recipes, vegetarian recipes, family favorites