Colorful pasta salad featuring green goddess dressing, fresh vegetables, and protein-rich ingredients for a healthy meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta & Protein
01 - 9 oz whole wheat or chickpea pasta
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 7 oz cooked shelled edamame beans
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 small avocado, diced
08 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
→ Green Goddess Dressing
11 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/4 cup fresh chives
18 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley
19 - 1/4 cup fresh basil
20 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
01 - Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, edamame, diced cucumber, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, spring onions, parsley, and basil.
03 - In a blender or food processor, blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, chives, parsley, and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the green goddess dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
05 - Refrigerate the dressed salad for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.
06 - Serve the salad chilled, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
