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20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad

20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad: Fresh, Creamy Bliss

Enjoy this 20 Minute Green Goddess Pasta Salad, a creamy and nutritious dish featuring avocados, greens, and herbs—perfect for quick meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Fusilli pasta or gluten-free pasta
For the Dressing
  • 1 medium Avocado slightly ripe for best texture
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach or thawed frozen spinach
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (Basil, Dill) or other favorites
  • 2 tbsp White wine vinegar can substitute with apple cider or rice vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic can add more for bolder taste
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast optional, can substitute with vegan parmesan
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green onions can use shallots instead
  • 1-2 cups Crunchy veggies e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • food processor
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add fusilli pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Drizzle olive oil over warm pasta, toss to coat, and add a few ice cubes to cool the pasta quickly. Stir gently for about one minute.
  3. In a food processor, combine avocado, spinach, herbs, white wine vinegar, garlic, and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the creamy dressing to the cooled pasta in the pot and introduce any additional ingredients like chickpeas and crunchy veggies. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Slice green onions and sprinkle them over the salad. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using slightly ripe avocados avoids browning. Cool the pasta with olive oil and ice to maintain the creamy texture. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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