Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad filled with vibrant vegetables and fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini or penne pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup protein (grilled chicken, chickpeas, or crumbled feta)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped herbs until smooth.
- Chop your veggies: Dice the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and the creamy dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add protein and crunch: Just before serving, mix in your chosen protein and top with toasted nuts or seeds.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables and protein based on your preferences. This salad can be made a few hours in advance for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, green goddess, creamy dressing, fresh herbs, summer salad