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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Published: May 30, 2018 · Modified: Mar 7, 2023 by Jan Nunes

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Green Goddess Pasta Salad with tangy clean herbal notes is an easy variation on old-school macaroni salad. It makes in minutes and goes well with grilled foods, sandwiches, and baked chicken and fish.

Sometimes I need a bright and fresh taste on the table and this pasta salad is what I make. It is the perfect twist when you want to shake up and freshen up macaroni salad.

I keep this salad simple with just 4 ingredients plus the dressing which is the star of this dish. Iconic Green Goddess Dressing has fresh parsley and chives with lemon and Worcestershire sauce to make a tangy herbal dressing bursting with flavor.

A clear bowl of Green Goddess Pasta Salad made with bow tie pasta with a red and white checked napkin.

Once you've cooked the pasta this salad comes together in minutes, and it really couldn’t be easier! Pasta, green peas, sliced black olives and halved cherry tomatoes are tossed with green goddess salad dressing.

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  • Ingredients
  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • What to Serve with Green Goddess Pasta Salad
  • My Top Tip
  • Substitutions & Variations
  • Recipe FAQs
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So, let's cook!

Ingredients

The ingredients, clockwise from top right: green goddess salad dressing, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, green peas, and cooked pasta.

Here's what you need:

  • Cooked Pasta - Any shaped or tubular pasta will work like farfalle, rotini, penne, ditalini, orecchiette, or small shells.
  • Green Goddess Salad Dressing - I like to make my own, but you can use your favorite brand.
  • Green Peas - Thawed, frozen peas are the best for making salads. They are perfectly safe to eat without cooking and have a fresh sweet taste.
  • Sliced Black Olives - These are canned and already sliced black olives.
  • Halved Cherry Tomatoes - Very small cherry tomatoes distribute evenly through the salad and bring bright acidity and color to the salad mixture.

Please see the recipe card for the exact quantities.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Process Photo 1 - Cooked pasta is in a large mixing bowl.

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water. Put the cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl.

Process Photo 2 - Green goddess dressing is mixed with the pasta in a large bowl.

Add green goddess salad dressing and gently stir to thoroughly coat the pasta.

Process Photo 3a - Green peas, sliced black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes are added to the pasta and dressing.
Process Photo 3b - The salad is mixed completely mixed together in a large bowl.

Gently fold in peas, sliced black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.

Green Goddess Pasta Salad made with bow tie pasta in a clear bowl with a red and white checked napkin.

Spoon the pasta salad into a serving bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

What to Serve with Green Goddess Pasta Salad

  • Hamburgers
  • Sandwiches and Paninis
  • Hot Wings
  • BBQ Ribs
  • Fried Chicken
  • Grilled Hot Dogs
  • BBQ Chicken
  • Baked Salmon

My Top Tip

♡ Pasta typically absorbs mayonnaise-based dressings over time. If making this salad several hours before serving, check the salad for dryness at serving time and add additional salad dressing, cream, or milk as needed to moisten the salad.

Green Goddess Pasta Salad made with bow tie pasta plated with a fork.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Add Marinated Artichokes - Chopped marinated artichokes are super delicious and a great addition to this salad. You can add up to 1 cup.
  • Add Cheese - Some people like cheese in this salad. You can add up to 1 cup of shredded cheese. Good choices are white cheeses like Monterey Jack and Swiss.
  • Substitute Sun-Dried Tomatoes - If small cherry tomatoes are not available you can substitute oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes that have been thoroughly drained, chopped, or sliced.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make it in advance?

You can make Green Goddess Pasta Salad in advance. Over time the salad will tighten because the pasta will absorb much of the moisture in the dressing. Remoisten the salad with a small amount of heavy cream, half and half, or milk.

How do I store leftover Green Goddess Pasta Salad?

Store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Because this is a mayonnaise-based salad promptly refrigerate any leftovers and do not leave it out in warm weather.

Can I freeze it?

If you make my version of Green Goddess Salad Dressing with Miracle Whip, you can freeze this pasta salad.

However, if you use mayonnaise to make the dressing or purchase a bottled dressing you won't be able to freeze it as the dressing will separate when frozen.

A close-up view of Green Goddess Pasta Salad made with bow tie pasta in a clear bowl with a red and white checked napkin.

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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

5 from 3 votes
Encharted Cook | Jan Nunes
Green Goddess Pasta Salad has pasta, green peas, sliced black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes tossed with tangy green goddess dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients
 

Pasta Salad:

  • ½ Pound Pasta, Farfalle, Rotini, Penne, Ditalini, Orecchiette, or Small Shells.
  • ¾ Cup Green Goddess Salad Dressing
  • 1 Cup Green Peas
  • 1 Cup Sliced Black Olives
  • 1 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water. Put the cooled pasta into a large mixing bowl.
    The yield should be approximately 4 cups of cooked pasta.
    ½ Pound Pasta
  • Add ¾ cup Green Goddess Salad Dressing and gently stir to thoroughly coat the pasta.
    ¾ Cup Green Goddess Salad Dressing
  • Gently fold in peas, sliced black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.
    1 Cup Green Peas, 1 Cup Sliced Black Olives, 1 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
  • Spoon the pasta salad into a serving bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

My Top Tip
♡ Pasta typically absorbs mayonnaise-based dressings over time. If making this salad several hours before serving, check the salad for dryness at serving time and add additional salad dressing, cream, or milk as needed to moisten the salad.
Substitutions & Variations
Add Marinated Artichokes - Chopped marinated artichokes are super delicious and a great addition to this salad. You can add up to 1 cup.
Add Cheese - Some people like cheese in this salad. You can add up to 1 cup of shredded cheese. Good choices are white cheeses like Monterey Jack and Swiss.
Substitute Sun-Dried Tomatoes - If small cherry tomatoes are not available you can substitute oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes that have been thoroughly drained, chopped, or sliced.
Make-Ahead & Storage
You can make Green Goddess Pasta Salad in advance. Over time the salad will tighten because the pasta will absorb much of the moisture in the dressing. Remoisten the salad with a small amount of heavy cream, half and half, or milk.
Store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Because this is a mayonnaise-based salad promptly refrigerate any leftovers and do not leave it out in warm weather.
If you use mayonnaise to make the dressing or purchase a bottled dressing, you won't be able to freeze it as the dressing will separate when frozen. However, if you make my version of Green Goddess Salad Dressing with Miracle Whip, you can freeze this pasta salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 15.8mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.2mg

All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.

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