Holiday Glow Green Goddess (Print version)

Vibrant green goddess pasta with fresh vegetables and protein for a nourishing, festive meal.

# What You Need:

→ Pasta & Protein

01 - 9 ounces whole wheat or chickpea pasta
02 - 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 7 ounces cooked shelled edamame beans

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 small cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 1 small avocado, diced
08 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

→ Green Goddess Dressing

11 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
12 - 1/4 cup mayonnaise or vegan mayo
13 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/4 cup fresh chives
18 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley
19 - 1/4 cup fresh basil
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Prepare the pasta following package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chickpeas, edamame, cucumber, spinach, cherry tomatoes, avocado, spring onions, parsley, and basil.
03 - Blend Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, chives, parsley, and basil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to enhance flavors.
06 - Serve garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • High protein content from chickpeas and edamame
  • Refreshing and creamy green goddess dressing
02 -
  • For added crunch sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds on top
  • Swap chickpeas for grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein source
03 -
  • Use chilled pasta to keep the salad fresh and crisp
  • Adjust herbs in the dressing for personalized flavor
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