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

Asiata Ankomah
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This pasta salad is the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.


Reja Reja
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I'm glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up all the fresh herbs in my garden.


dylan barron
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the fun green color and the tasty dressing.


And1 Mekeshdedaj
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The herbs, lemon, and Parmesan cheese all come together perfectly.


Cindy Nombwana
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Deep Alone
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and tangy and the vegetables are crisp and fresh.


Mercy Ola
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Silvia Misiko
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful. I love to serve it with grilled chicken or fish.


nuggets74
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Micah Coetzee
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Marie Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pasta salad turned out bland. I think I needed to add more salt and pepper.


Peter Simon
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This pasta salad is a bit too heavy on the mayonnaise for my taste. I would cut it back by half next time.


Nicholas Breaux
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I'm not a big fan of anchovies, so I omitted them from the dressing. It was still delicious.


Chukwuemeka Precious
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


SHAHBAZ SHOBI
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The dressing is the star of this show. It's creamy, tangy, and herbaceous. I could drink it straight from the bowl.


Taha Rizwan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes.


Patrick Ackah
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I love the vibrant green color of this pasta salad. It's so inviting and makes me want to dig in.


Muhaamad Cg
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This pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. The combination of fresh herbs, tangy dressing, and al dente pasta is simply divine.