Best 8 Greek Goddess Pasta Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and refreshing summer dish? Look no further than the Greek Goddess Pasta Salad! This vibrant and flavorful salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. With its combination of fresh vegetables, tangy dressing, and succulent chicken, this dish is a culinary masterpiece. The salad, adorned with feta cheese and Kalamata olives, is a perfect balance of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a pool party or a casual picnic, this salad is sure to be the star of the show. So, gather your ingredients and let's dive into the recipe for the Greek Goddess Pasta Salad!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD



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Green Goddess Pasta Salad is the stuff Summer Recipe dreams are made of! This healthy Pasta Salad Recipe is full of flavor and oh so easy to throw together. Loaded with asparagus, peas, chickpeas, pine nuts, and the ultimate green goddess dressing (made with the BEST PESTO), this Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe is perfect as a side dish, main course, or even guilt-free late night snack.

Provided by Becky Hardin - The Cookie Rookie

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb DeLallo Gemelli Pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
6.35 ounce 1 jar DeLallo Simply Pesto Basil Pesto
1/2 cup Real Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cups frozen peas (cooked according to package instructions)
2 cups steamed asparagus (chopped)
1 1/2 cups chickpeas (drained)
3/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking, stir together the pesto and mayo until smooth.
  • Combine hot pasta, pesto, salt, peas, asparagus, chickpeas, and pine nuts in a large bowl and stir to toss.
  • Sprinkle with chives and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 597 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEK PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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If you are looking for a twist on your classic pasta salad, go Greek with this sprightly Greek pasta salad recipe! Go ahead, taste all the earthy flavours that characterize the Greek cuisine in one simple dish!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

350g fusilli pasta (13 oz.)
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges or 18 cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
1 red onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cucumber, sliced into half moons
16 Kalamata olives
250g feta cheese, crumbled (8.5 oz.)
2 tbsps chopped parsley
4 and 1/2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1 and 1/2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tsp dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • To prepare this super easy Greek pasta salad recipe, start by cooking the pasta. Boil the pasta according to package instructions and drain. Set aside to cool down for a while.
  • In the meantime prepare your vegetables for the Greek pasta salad. Wash thoroughly and strain the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into wedges, the cucumber into half moons, slice the pepper and the red onion. Place all the vegetables in a large salad bowl and add the pasta, the olives and feta cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley and mix everything together so that all the wonderful flavours mix.
  • To prepare the dressing for the Greek pasta salad add all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the Greek pasta salad and toss to coat. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to preference.
  • Prepare this Greek pasta salad recipe a few hours before serving to allow the flavours to mingle and develop and it will certainly reward you.
  • Divide the Greek pasta salad among individual serving plates and serve cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 347kcal, Sugar 5.3g, Sodium 707.4mg, Fat 16.3g, SaturatedFat 6.1g, UnsaturatedFat 9.3g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 40.3g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 11.2g, Cholesterol 27.8mg

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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Great summer pasta salad.

Provided by Danielle Laroche

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups penne pasta
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ cucumber, sliced
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside. Combine pasta, tomatoes, onion, green and red peppers, cucumber, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour vinaigrette over the pasta and mix together. Cover and chill for 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19.3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD



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Cheese-filled tortellini serve as a soft, plush base for this comforting pasta salad, which is studded with sweet sugar-snap peas and sliced fennel. The herb-flecked green goddess dressing is creamy and rich, with a tartly pungent edge from garlic and lemon juice. Like all pasta salads, this benefits from being made a few hours ahead, so the pasta can absorb most flavor from the dressing. But don't add the vegetables until just before serving so they maintain their crunch.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pastas, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Fine sea salt, as needed
2 (9- to 10-ounce) packages cheese tortellini
1 fennel bulb with fronds, tough outer layers removed (see Note)
1 cup sour cream or plain full-fat Greek yogurt
1 packed cup basil leaves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped chives
2 packed tablespoons parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
3 scallions, white and green parts
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2/3 cup sliced sugar-snap peas
1 cup baby arugula

Steps:

  • In a pot of heavily salted water, cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
  • Make the dressing: While the water comes to a boil, chop enough of the fennel fronds to equal 1/4 cup. Put the fronds in a blender. Thinly slice enough of the fennel bulb for 3/4 cup, and set it aside. (Reserve any remaining fennel for another use.)
  • Add sour cream, basil, chives, parsley, garlic, 1 scallion, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the blender with the fronds and purée until smooth. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice, or both, if needed.
  • As soon as the tortellini is done, drain it well and put it in a large mixing bowl. Immediately, while it's still hot, toss in enough of the dressing to coat. Let pasta cool in the dressing, at least 20 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Thinly slice remaining 2 scallions and add to bowl with tortellini. Toss in sliced fennel and sugar-snap peas. Drizzle with more dressing, tossing if needed.
  • To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, gently toss in arugula, drizzle with more olive oil and grind more fresh pepper over.

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD



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You could easily call this salad "summer in a bowl"! Made with peas, avocado, spinach and herbs, it has the kind of bright flavor that really refreshes on hot summer days and a laid-back preparation to match. Tailor the stir-ins to your own tastes by using the herbs you like, or the ones you have on hand. You'll find green goddess is amenable to most any herb-though chives, parsley and tarragon are considered classics-and don't forget the lemon juice, garlic and creamy ingredients (mayo and sour cream) that give this dressing its bright and creamy flavor. The combination of green goddess, pasta and protein-rich ingredients-like chick peas and spinach-make this a one-dish dinner you'll want to eat on repeat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 cup coarsely chopped baby spinach
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked as directed on bag, cooled
1 small avocado, peeled and cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder and salt to make dressing.
  • Add pasta, chick peas, spinach, peas, avocado, parsley, chives and basil to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 1/8 Cups, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEK GODDESS SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Susannah Locketti

Categories     side-dish

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces dry mini shell pasta
Olive oil cooking spray
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cloves minced garlic
16 Greek olives, pitted and quartered
1 (12 or 14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, quartered
1 cup small cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
4 ounces crumbled fat-free or regular feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions. Rinse, drain and set aside.
  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with olive oil spray, add the shrimp and garlic and cook until the shrimp turns salmon-colored. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cooled shrimp, olives, artichoke hearts and tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, zest, juice, vinegar and parsley. Pour over shrimp mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat. Add the crumbled feta and gently toss.
  • Serve it up Suzy-Style:
  • For an outing or picnic, I like to make this seem like gourmet takeout so I put it in small aluminum containers with clear lids. You can get them at the store or from restaurant supply companies online. I place it in and put cute labels on the clear top and write the name of the recipe on it.

GREEK GODDESS PASTA SALAD



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This is a deliciously decadent, filling, and easily vegan pasta salad that I made up on the spot to bring to a potluck. It's so versatile, you can add or omit almost anything!

Provided by juliemay7

Categories     Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Time 1h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package tri-colored rotini pasta
1 small head broccoli, broken into small florets
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 small red onion, diced
1 (12 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, sliced
1 (8 ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into strips
4 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 (12 ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, cut into strips
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 ripe avocados
1 (16 ounce) bottle Greek vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink, rinse with cool water and place in a large bowl.
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the broccoli , recover, and steam until just tender, 2 to 6 minutes depending on thickness. Rinse the broccoli with cold water, finely chop, and add to pasta.
  • Stir in the garlic, red onion, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, Roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, and yellow pepper and combine well.
  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and remove from the skin with a large spoon. Cut the avocados into large pieces, place in a small bowl and mash well with a fork. Slowly whisk in the Greek dressing until well combined. Pour the Greek-avocado dressing into the pasta salad and gently toss. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1614.3 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

GREEN GODDESS PASTA SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



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Categories     Salad     Fish     Pasta     Tomato     Side     Quick & Easy     Buffet     Summer     Dill     Parsley     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 drained flat anchovy fillets
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 scallions, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/2 pound rotelle or fusilli
6 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Mince and mash the anchovies, the garlic, and a pinch of salt to a fine paste and in a large bowl whisk together the paste, the mayonnaise, the yogurt, the scallions, the parsley, and the dill. In a saucepan of boiling salted water boil the pasta until it is tender and drain it in a colander. Rinse the pasta under cold water and drain it well. Add the pasta to the dressing, tossing it to coat is well, and stir in the tomatoes gently.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good quality dressing will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Chill the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.
  • Feel free to customize the salad to your liking. Add or remove vegetables, cheese, or dressing as desired.
  • Serve the salad as a main course or a side dish. It's also a great option for potlucks and picnics.

Conclusion:

Greek Goddess Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a light and flavorful meal, give Greek Goddess Pasta Salad a try!

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