Green Goddess pasta salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese adds creaminess with fewer calories.

pasta

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: whole wheat pasta

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

Chop cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.

Slice green onions and chop fresh herbs finely.

In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, and herbs.

In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss gently to combine.

Add spinach and peas, mixing until evenly distributed.

Crumble feta cheese on top and sprinkle with almonds.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens