Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with the Green Goddess Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, an exquisite dish that tantalizes the taste buds and nourishes the soul. This vibrant salad boasts a medley of textures and colors, featuring tender penne pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and aromatic red onion. Dressed in a luscious green goddess dressing, made with a blend of fresh herbs, tangy sour cream, and tangy lemon juice, this pasta salad offers a refreshing burst of flavors in every bite. Accompanying this main attraction are two delectable variations – a vegan version for those seeking plant-based indulgence, and a pesto pasta salad for a delightful twist on the classic. With its vibrant hues, tantalizing aromas, and symphony of flavors, the Green Goddess Pasta Salad promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
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GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD
Green Goddess Pasta Salad is the stuff Summer Recipe dreams are made of! This healthy Pasta Salad Recipe is full of flavor and oh so easy to throw together. Loaded with asparagus, peas, chickpeas, pine nuts, and the ultimate green goddess dressing (made with the BEST PESTO), this Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe is perfect as a side dish, main course, or even guilt-free late night snack.
Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, stir together the pesto and mayo until smooth.
- Combine hot pasta, pesto, salt, peas, asparagus, chickpeas, and pine nuts in a large bowl and stir to toss.
- Sprinkle with chives and serve!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 597 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GREEN OLIVADA
Provided by Rick Rodgers
Categories Salad Olive Pasta Tomato Side Picnic High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Summer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- With machine running, add garlic clove to processor through feed tube and process until finely chopped; turn off machine. Add 1 cup chopped olives, capers, red wine vinegar, anchovy paste, mustard, and crushed red pepper. Using 6 on/off turns, process to chop coarsely. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil, forming coarse puree. Transfer to bowl; stir in remaining 1 cup olives. Season olivada to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Olivada can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Transfer drained pasta to large bowl. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over pasta; toss to coat. Cool, stirring occasionally.
- Add olivada, halved tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano to pasta; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD
You could easily call this salad "summer in a bowl"! Made with peas, avocado, spinach and herbs, it has the kind of bright flavor that really refreshes on hot summer days and a laid-back preparation to match. Tailor the stir-ins to your own tastes by using the herbs you like, or the ones you have on hand. You'll find green goddess is amenable to most any herb-though chives, parsley and tarragon are considered classics-and don't forget the lemon juice, garlic and creamy ingredients (mayo and sour cream) that give this dressing its bright and creamy flavor. The combination of green goddess, pasta and protein-rich ingredients-like chick peas and spinach-make this a one-dish dinner you'll want to eat on repeat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt to make dressing.
- Add pasta, chick peas, spinach, peas, avocado, parsley, chives and basil to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 1/8 Cups, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES
Categories Salad Fish Pasta Tomato Side Quick & Easy Buffet Summer Dill Parsley Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mince and mash the anchovies, the garlic, and a pinch of salt to a fine paste and in a large bowl whisk together the paste, the mayonnaise, the yogurt, the scallions, the parsley, and the dill. In a saucepan of boiling salted water boil the pasta until it is tender and drain it in a colander. Rinse the pasta under cold water and drain it well. Add the pasta to the dressing, tossing it to coat is well, and stir in the tomatoes gently.
GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD
Cheese-filled tortellini serve as a soft, plush base for this comforting pasta salad, which is studded with sweet sugar-snap peas and sliced fennel. The herb-flecked green goddess dressing is creamy and rich, with a tartly pungent edge from garlic and lemon juice. Like all pasta salads, this benefits from being made a few hours ahead, so the pasta can absorb most flavor from the dressing. But don't add the vegetables until just before serving so they maintain their crunch.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a pot of heavily salted water, cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
- Make the dressing: While the water comes to a boil, chop enough of the fennel fronds to equal 1/4 cup. Put the fronds in a blender. Thinly slice enough of the fennel bulb for 3/4 cup, and set it aside. (Reserve any remaining fennel for another use.)
- Add sour cream, basil, chives, parsley, garlic, 1 scallion, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the blender with the fronds and purée until smooth. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice, or both, if needed.
- As soon as the tortellini is done, drain it well and put it in a large mixing bowl. Immediately, while it's still hot, toss in enough of the dressing to coat. Let pasta cool in the dressing, at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Thinly slice remaining 2 scallions and add to bowl with tortellini. Toss in sliced fennel and sugar-snap peas. Drizzle with more dressing, tossing if needed.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, gently toss in arugula, drizzle with more olive oil and grind more fresh pepper over.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy cherry tomatoes.
- If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
- To make the pasta salad ahead of time, cook the pasta and vegetables according to the directions and let them cool completely. Then, store the pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve the pasta salad, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- To add a little extra flavor, you can top the pasta salad with crumbled feta cheese or grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This green goddess pasta salad with cherry tomatoes is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables. With its vibrant colors and flavorful dressing, this pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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