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A colorful serving of green goddess pasta salad with fresh herbs, asparagus, and peas in a bowl.
Alyssa

Green Goddess Pasta Salad

A fresh and vibrant pasta salad, packed with green herbs and perfect as a side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 274
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounces full-fat Greek yogurt (about 2/3 cup)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups fresh herbs
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces orecchiette pasta (sub rotini, fusilli, or penne)
  • 1 bunch asparagus (wooden end removed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil.
  2. With an immersion blender or in a blender, combine the Green Goddess ingredients. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  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. 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. You can serve now while still warm or place into fridge until ready to serve!

Notes

This dish is great for potlucks and can be made ahead of time.