Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad featuring a vibrant Green Goddess dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
- Add the fresh parsley, chives, and dill to the salad.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing, use all Greek yogurt.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pasta salad, green goddess, vegetarian, no-cook, summer salad, creamy dressing