Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe
This Green Goddess Pasta Salad is my favorite creamy, tangy, herb-packed pasta salad. Perfect for summer potlucks or spring lunches, it's easy to make and includes shredded chicken, tender pasta, baby spinach, arugula, and avocado.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces small penne pasta or other small twisty pasta shape
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup parsley leaves packed
- ¼ cup basil leaves packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- ½-1 red onion thinly sliced
- 2 cups arugula packed
- 1 cup baby spinach packed
- 1 bunch chives (2 tablespoons once sliced), freshly sliced
- 1-2 avocado sliced or cubed
- freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions (al dente). Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water, allowing it to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, blend the mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper in a small blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender.
- Toss the cooled pasta, chicken, onion, and 3/4 of the dressing together in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss in the spinach, arugula, and chives and serve in shallow salad bowls or plates topped with sliced avocado.
- Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, fresh basil, and freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.
Notes
- This green goddess pasta salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1 day. If the spinach, arugula, and chives have not been added, the salad can be stored for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 603mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1503IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 3mg
