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Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Creamy, herby, and packed with greens, our Green Goddess Pasta Salad is a summer showstopper.

Ingredients:  

  • 8 oz of small penne pasta - or other small twisty pasta shape
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup parsley leaves - packed
  • ¼ cup basil leaves - packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½-1 red onion - thinly sliced
  • 2 cups arugula - packed
  • 1 cup baby spinach - packed
  • 1 bunch chives - 2 tablespoons once sliced, freshly sliced
  • 1-2 avocados - sliced or cubed
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese - for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, and cook according to package instructions (al dente). Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water, allowing it to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, blend the mayonnaise, yogurt, parsley, basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, anchovy paste, salt, and pepper in a small blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender.
  • Toss the cooled pasta, onion, and 3/4 of the dressing together in a large salad bowl. Just before serving, toss in the spinach, arugula, and chives and serve in shallow salad bowls or plates topped with sliced avocado.
  • Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and sprinkle with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, fresh basil, and freshly grated parmesan cheese for garnish if desired.

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