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Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Fresh Summer Gatherings

Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Fresh Summer Gatherings

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Pasta salad with tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, and green goddess dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 105
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup / 250g mayonnaise
  • 4-5 green onions
  • 1 cup / 30g fresh basil leaves
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 anchovies
  • 1/2-1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2/3 cup / 175g sour cream
  • 200 g / 7oz short pasta such as fusilli or riccioli
  • 1 cup / 200g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup / 100g marinated artichokes
  • 1 yellow or red pepper
  • 1/4 cup / 4 tbsp black olives
  • 1 cup / 200g small mozzarella balls
  • 2 cups / 50g arugula/rocket
  • 2 tbsp salad cress or any other micro herbs
  • salad cress or any other micro herbs optional (Optional for serving)

Method
 

  1. For the Green Goddess Dressing
  2. Combine all ingredients but sour cream and salt in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Stir in sour cream and salt to taste.
  3. Set aside until needed. You will need 1/2 cup of the recipe for the pasta salad. Store the rest in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
  4. For the Pasta Salad
  5. Cook short pasta al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse, set aside to cool.
  6. In a large bowl combine halved cherry tomatoes, chopped peppers, halved or quartered marinated artichokes, olives and arugula. Add cooled pasta to the bowl, then add 1/2 cup of the green goddess dressing and salad cress if using. Mix gently.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 509mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

Add a pinch of salt to boiling water for better pasta flavor.

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