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.
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Samantha Eberhart
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of green goddess dressing, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
theo jacoby
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.
Juan-Jaques
[email protected]I love the bright and flavorful dressing in this pasta salad. It's the perfect dish for a summer potluck or picnic.
Dragan Hrnjak
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli, carrots, and celery, and they worked perfectly in this salad. The dressing was also very easy to make and it tasted great.
Bela Samuel
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfect. The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jennie Love
[email protected]This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of the green goddess dressing and the vegetables. I will definitely be making this again for my next summer party.
FreeBrainTrauma
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost and made the salad even more filling. I will definitely be making this again with chicken.
Nokuphiwa Miya
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the creamy dressing and the colorful vegetables. I will definitely be making this again!
JACQUE FACT-ONE
[email protected]This was my first time making a green goddess dressing and it was so easy and delicious! I used a food processor to make the dressing and it came together in seconds. The salad was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.
Bhatii Wala
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and nuts, and it's always been a hit. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Michael Basham
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish for picnics or potlucks. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day. The flavors had really melded together and the salad was so refreshing and delicious.
Kamran Muhammad kamran
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a gluten-free pasta and it worked perfectly. The dressing was creamy and tangy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!
abdul qayoom
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The green goddess dressing was so flavorful and unique, and it really coated the pasta and vegetables well. I also loved the addition of the nuts and seeds, wh
Hadiya Abdillahi
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my summer potluck! The flavors were bright and herbaceous, and the dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and creamy. I especially loved the addition of the avocado, which gave the salad a really rich and decadent tex