Holiday Glow Green Goddess (Printable)

Colorful green goddess pasta with fresh veggies and protein-rich ingredients for a bright, nutritious meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 9 oz whole wheat or chickpea pasta
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 7 oz cooked edamame beans, shelled

→ 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 mayo
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 pepper, to taste

# How-To:

01 - Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mix cooked pasta, chickpeas, edamame, cucumber, spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, spring onions, parsley, and basil until evenly distributed.
03 - In a blender or food processor, blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, chives, parsley, and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the prepared green goddess dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all components evenly.
05 - Refrigerate the dressed salad for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
06 - Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutrient-packed and vibrant flavors
  • High protein and vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • Contains dairy Greek yogurt mayonnaise gluten wheat pasta soy edamame possible in mayonnaise yogurt eggs mayonnaise
  • For gluten-free use gluten-free pasta For dairy-free vegan use plant-based yogurt and mayonnaise
03 -
  • Use whole wheat or chickpea pasta for extra nutrients
  • Chill salad before serving to meld flavors
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