From Label to Table - Deluxe Green Goddess Pasta Salad

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Frozen herbs are often cheaper and retain flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Mashed peas can mimic creaminess at a lower cost.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a Tupperware pasta cooker in the microwave for about 15 minutes; drain and cool in cool water.

In a large bowl, stir together the seasoning mix from the Suddenly Salad box, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice until well mixed.

Add the chopped cabbage (or coleslaw mix), green onions, and red bell pepper to the bowl and mix well.

Add the fresh spinach and walnuts, reserving the walnuts for garnish, and mix everything together gently to avoid breaking the pasta.

Add the cooked pasta to the mixture and fold gently to combine without breaking the pasta.

If using, add the canned chicken, breaking it up slightly in the jar before adding to the salad.

Mix everything together until well combined, then serve on a plate with cheese and crackers, garnishing with reserved walnuts.

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more pepper or other seasonings as desired.

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