Description
A vibrant pasta salad featuring twirling pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy herb dressing that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Short pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup fresh herbs (basil, dill, parsley)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or buttermilk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Cucumbers, diced
- Bell peppers, diced
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Olives (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a blender, combine fresh herbs, creamy ingredient, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Chop cucumbers, bell peppers, and other vegetables uniformly.
- In a large bowl, toss pasta with veggies, then gradually add the dressing until well coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Customize with favorite ingredients like chickpeas or feta. Rinse pasta with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta salad, green goddess, summer food, vegetarian recipes, picnic food