Green Goddess Pasta Salad

Herbaceous and bright, the viral Green Goddess salad could make even the most stubborn salad skeptic swoon. Mix in al dente pasta and fresh veggies, and you've got a Green Goddess Pasta Salad that will make everyone green with envy!

Vegan, Plant-Based

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 bunch basil

Handful of any other soft herbs you like (chives, green onions, cilantro, etc.)

1/3 cup tahini

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 

1-2 tbsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

8oz fresh spinach

16oz Pastabilities Springtime Pasta, 397g

Prepped fresh vegetables: onion, avocado, carrots, etc.

Vegan feta cheese, optional

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with water and set on the stove to bring to a boil.
2. While the water begins to heat up, add the nutritional yeast, basil, fresh herbs, tahini, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, spinach and salt and pepper to a blender.
3. Add the pasta to the water and cook according to package instructions.
4. While the pasta cooks, blend the dressing ingredients together. Taste and adjust as needed to your own liking. Set dressing aside.
5. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain from water. Add half of the dressing to the pasta while it’s warm, and toss to combine. Let pasta cool to room temperature.
6. While the pasta cools, prep the vegetables. Chop any veggies as needed into small cubes. Reserve part of the vegetables for topping if desired.
7. When ready to assembly, add the dressed pasta to a large serving bowl. Add the vegetables and remaining dressing to the pasta and toss to combine. Top with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
8. Either serve right away, topping with additional vegetables, or let sit in fridge until completely cold and serve. Enjoy!