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The Ultimate Green Goddess Pasta Salad: A Refreshing and Colorful Side Dish

The Ultimate Green Goddess Pasta Salad: A Refreshing and Colorful Side Dish
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Serves
8
Calories
274 kcal
Carbs
47.00 g

Ingredients

  • 5 ouncesfull-fat Greek yogurt ((about 2/3 cup))
  • 2garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cupsfresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 16 ouncesorecchiette pasta ((sub rotini, fusilli, or penne))
  • 1 bunchasparagus ((wooden end removed and cut into 1-inch pieces))
  • 1 cupfrozen peas
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes ((optional))

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to boil.

  2. 2

    With an immersion blender or in a blender, combine the Green Goddess ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Add your pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. When there is 2 minutes left on the pasta, add the asparagus and peas.

  4. 4

    Drain off the pasta and veggies and place in a large bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes then add the sauce, additional salt and pepper, plus red pepper flakes (if using). Toss to combine.

  5. 5

    You can serve now while still warm or place into fridge until ready to serve!