Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines fresh herbs, vegetables, and creamy dressing, perfect for summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup green goddess dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, green onions, parsley, and basil.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetables, drizzle with green goddess dressing, and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing side dish.
Notes
For a vegan version, use plant-based green goddess dressing. For extra crunch, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg