By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 23, 2018
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.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe – Healthy Pasta Salad!
I love my green goddess salad , but sometimes I need something a little more hearty, and this pasta salad fits the bill. This Green Goddess Pasta Salad is also my GO-TO when attending a Summer BBQ. As a food blogger, I can’t just bring any run of the mill recipe to events with friends or family. Everyone knows what I do for a living, and with that comes some pressure to bring something fun to the party. Luckily, I have some quick and easy show-stopping recipes up my sleeve, and this Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe is one of them!
Everyone loves pasta salad, but coming up with something unique can be difficult. Now that you have this SUPER SIMPLE Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe at your fingertips, I know you’ll be the chef of the cul-de-sac this Summer. It’s great as a side dish, or even main course in a snap. Everyone loves it from my toddler to my husband, and that’s saying something! I can’t wait for you to give it a try and let me know what you think.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh and healthy ingredients like green peas, chickpeas, asparagus, and pine nuts. The dressing is only 2 Ingredients with a pesto base. DIVINE! This is the best pasta salad recipe we have ever tasted.
Using quality pre-made ingredients is the key to this EASY Pasta Salad Recipe
You guys know I love a semi-homemade recipe. There is absolutely ZERO shame in my game. Cooking for your family should be with love, but should also be quick and easy so you can get to the good part, the conversations around the table! The #1 thing I love about learning to cook is the memories we create while eating. The memories made around a (semi) home cooked meal are just not something you can replicate at a drive-thru.
I’ve SO honored to be working with DeLallo this year because they’re a brand I truly trust whole-heartedly. DeLallo Pastas have always been my favorite (duh!), but they also make so many unique and delicious ingredients from Instant Espresso Baking Powder to Sour Cherry Spread ! I believe that DeLallo is helping Moms, Dads, Sons, and Daughters across the country to create delicious recipes for their family, while taking out some of the stress from the equation.
I’ve used two of my very favorite DeLallo ingredients in this Green Goddess Pasta Salad Recipe: Gemelli Pasta and Simply Pesto (Basil) . Gemelli Pasta is that delicious small s shaped pasta, sometimes called “unicorn horns” that is twisted into a loose spiral. I LOVE how it soaks up all the Green Goddess Sauce in this recipe!
SPEAKING OF THE GREEN GODDESS SAUCE, I’ve made it with only two ingredients, DeLallo Basil Pesto and real mayo. Their pesto is second to none and utterly delicious. It is bright and full of flavor, just like homemade pesto. Obsession is an understatement.
What is Green Goddess Dressing?
There are lots of variations of Green Goddess Dressing, but typically it’s a dressing made from herbs (we are using a basil pesto), oil, and a creamy component (we are using mayo).
The original Green Goddess Dressing is said to have been invented by Chef Philip Roemer in 1923 to honor actor George Arliss, who stayed at the hotel while performing in William Archer’s hit play, “The Green Goddess.” I love all that history! This modern day version is pretty delicious, if I do say so myself!
How to Make Easy Green Goddess Dressing
I’m here to make life as easy as possible, so I’ve come up with the most simple Green Goddess Dressing possible! In my book, easy is best, and I just LOVE this Green Goddess Dressing recipe.
Ingredients:
- 6.35 ounces (1 container) DeLallo Simply Pesto Basil
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (REAL Mayo)
Instructions:
- Mix together Pesto and Mayo until smooth
- If using dressing on pasta, this combo is perfect. If using as a salad dressing, add 1/2 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil and stir/shake until fully combined.
What are some recipes that would pair well with this Green Goddess Pasta Salad
This delicious pasta salad is great served as a main dish, or also as a side dish to so many quick and easy recipes. Here are some of our favorite meals to pair with this Green Gold!
- Oven Fried Chicken Breast
- Stovetop Burgers
- Parmesan Crusted Tilapia
- Classic Egg Salad
- Best Turkey Burgers
- Chicken Sub Sandwiches
- Easy BLTs
- Mediterranean Chicken Burgers
Can you make this Green Goddess Pasta Salad ahead?
Yes! You can make this pasta salad and store in an air tight container in the fridge up to 2 days in advance. I recommend making and adding the asparagus right before serving. You can also keep the Green Goddess Dressing up to 1 week in the fridge.
Optional add-ins for this Pasta Salad Recipe
I love this pasta salad recipe as is, but I always am in the mood for tweaking recipes the next time I make them! Some add-ins I can’t wait to try include broccoli, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado!
See the recipe card below for details on How to make Green Goddess Pasta Salad!
Looking for more pasta salad recipes we love? Here are some faves:
- BLT Pasta Salad
- Pesto Pasta Salad
- Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
- Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad
- Classic Italian Pasta Salad
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
- Chicken Enchilada Pasta Salad
- Creamy Pea Salad
- Veggie Pasta Salad
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 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
Instructions
- 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 information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Green Goddess Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
