Green Goddess Pasta Salad (Creamy, Easy Summer Side Dish)

A white plate with Green Goddess Pasta Salad and a fork.

Green Goddess Pasta Salad (Creamy, Easy Summer Side Dish)

This Green Goddess Pasta Salad is a creamy, herb-packed summer side dish made with fresh veggies and tangy dressing—easy, refreshing, and perfect for BBQs.

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 12

Total Time 25

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Author Jan Nunes

Ingredients

Pasta Salad:

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

Instructions

Prepare the Pasta. Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water to al dente according to the package directions. Drain the al dente pasta and rinse it with cold water. Put the cooled pasta into a large bowl.
The yield should be approximately 4 cups of cooked pasta.
½ Pound Pasta
Dress the Pasta. Add ¾ cup Green Goddess Salad Dressing and gently toss to thoroughly coat the pasta.
¾ Cup Green Goddess Salad Dressing
Add Salad Ingredients. Gently fold in peas, sliced black olives, and halved cherry tomatoes.
1 Cup Green Peas, 1 Cup Sliced Black Olives, 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
Serve and Enjoy. 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.

Make-Ahead & Storage

You can make Green Goddess Pasta Salad in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Over time, the salad will tighten as the pasta absorbs much of the dressing's moisture. Remoisten the salad with a small amount of heavy cream, half and half, or milk.

Nutrition

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