Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck
This pasta salad bursts with fresh herbs, tender asparagus and peas, and a creamy cashew–Parmesan dressing that’s bright with lemon. Crumbled feta adds a salty contrast to the silky greens and al dente noodles, making it stand out on any buffet. Serve Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for spring gatherings, picnics, or easy make-ahead lunches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions, or until the pasta is slightly firm. Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl to cool.
- 3
Meanwhile, add the spinach, basil, chives, shallot, garlic, cashews, Parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, vinegar, and lemon juice to a blender. Pulse to begin blending. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil to emulsify to your preferred consistency. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
- 4
Steam the peas and asparagus until slightly tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Alternatively, blanch the vegetables or microwave them with a little water for the same amount of time. Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water, drain, and place on top of the pasta along with the green onions.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and toss gently to combine. Use as much dressing as you like, depending on how coated you want the pasta. Add the feta and herbs, and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 6
Enjoy right away or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Calories 428.12 kcal High 21%
- Protein 14.96 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 52.41 g 19%
- Total Fat 19.29 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.43 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 176.53 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.83 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 1.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 149.08 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.83 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 363.19 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 50.29 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 10.66 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crowd Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck is an Italian side dish recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Baby Spinach, Crumbled Feta Cheese, and Dry Pasta. Each serving provides about 428.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Baby Spinach, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dry Pasta, Fresh Basil. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 428.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck healthy?
- Crowd-Favorite Green Goddess Pasta Salad for Your Next Potluck has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 428.12 calories and 14.96 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 176.53 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.43 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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