This Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad is one of those recipes that looks impressive but comes together in just 20 minutes and I love making it when asparagus and peas are at their best in spring and early summer. Gluten free pasta is tossed with a simple and creamy green goddess dressing made from pesto and mayonnaise then mixed with sweet peas, tender sauteed asparagus, green onions, and fresh mozzarella pearls for the most beautiful and satisfying cold pasta salad.
Every bite is creamy, herby, and completely delicious.
This salad is perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, and meal prep because it stores in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days and honestly gets better as it sits. Y
ou can serve it immediately at room temperature or chill it for an hour first for a cold pasta salad. Either way it is one of the most crowd pleasing gluten free side dishes I make all summer long.
If you are looking for more summer salad options try my Gluten Free BLT Pasta Salad, my Gluten Free Pesto Pasta Salad, my Easy Gluten Free Bow Tie Pasta Salad, or my Easy Gluten Free Macaroni Salad.
You can find all of my salad recipes here: Gluten Free Salad Recipes
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Ingredients
- Jovial Gluten Free Caserecce Pasta
- Pesto
- Mayonnaise
- Frozen Peas
- Green Onions
- Asparagus
- Sea Salt
- Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- Mozzarella Cheese Pearls
Instructions
In a large pasta pot, cook the pasta per the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
While the pasta is cooking fry the asparagus. In a frying pan add a tablespoon of olive oil. Over medium heat cook the chopped asparagus until it's tender.
In a large serving bowl add the cooked pasta, pesto mayonnaise, cooked peas, green onions, cooked asparagus, salt, pepper and mozzarella cheese pearls. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to serve cold.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
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Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad is a creamy and flavorful cold pasta salad made with gluten free pasta, pesto, mayonnaise, sweet peas, sauteed asparagus, green onions, and fresh mozzarella pearls that comes together in just 20 minutes. The simple pesto and mayonnaise green goddess dressing is bright, herby, and absolutely delicious and ties every ingredient together beautifully. Naturally gluten free, completely make ahead friendly, and perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, and easy spring meal prep!
Ingredients
- 12 ounce box Jovial Gluten Free Caserecce Pasta
- 6.5 ounce jar Pesto
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- 12 ounce bag Frozen Peas, cooked
- 5 Green Onions, finely diced
- 2 cups Asparagus, chopped and cooked
- ½ tsp. Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 8 ounce package Mozzarella Cheese Pearls, drained
Instructions
In a large pasta pot, cook the pasta per the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
While the pasta is cooking fry the asparagus. In a frying pan add a tablespoon of olive oil. Over medium heat cook the chopped asparagus until it's tender.
In a large serving bowl add the cooked pasta, pesto mayonnaise, cooked peas, green onions, cooked asparagus, salt, pepper and mozzarella cheese pearls. Stir to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour to serve cold.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American
If you made this Gluten Free Green Goddess Pasta Salad I would love to hear what you thought! Please leave a star rating and a comment below. This is one of my favorite easy spring and summer side dish recipes and I hope it becomes one of yours too!
Storage
Store this gluten free green goddess pasta salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Because this salad contains mayonnaise do not leave it out at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If the salad thickens in the refrigerator add a small drizzle of olive oil and stir before serving. This salad is not recommended for freezing as the mayonnaise dressing and fresh vegetables do not hold up well to freezing and thawing.
Top Tip
Make this pasta salad the night before you plan to serve it for the best flavor. The pesto and mayonnaise dressing soaks into the pasta overnight and the flavors deepen and meld together beautifully. If the salad looks a little thick after sitting in the refrigerator just add a small drizzle of olive oil and stir to loosen it back up before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
This dressing combines pesto, mayonnaise, salt and pepper for a super simple green goddess dressing recipe. To make this salad really quick I like to purchase the pesto, but you could also use my Gluten Free Homemade Walnut Pesto in this recipe.
You can keep your gluten free green goddess pasta salad in a sealed container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Since there is mayonnaise in this salad you will want to make sure it isn't left out and gets refrigerated after serving.
Yes and I actually recommend it! This cold pasta salad gets even more flavorful as it sits in the refrigerator because the pesto and mayonnaise dressing soaks into the pasta and the flavors deepen overnight. Make it the night before you plan to serve it for the best possible result. Give it a good stir before serving and add a small drizzle of olive oil if it has thickened up.
Absolutely! Grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken, or shrimp are all delicious additions that make this pasta salad a complete meal. Simply add your cooked protein of choice when you combine the other ingredients and toss with the dressing. Mozzarella already adds some protein but adding chicken makes this a hearty and satisfying main dish.
I use Jovial Gluten Free Caserecce Pasta in this recipe because the shape holds up beautifully in cold pasta salads without getting mushy and has a great texture that is very close to traditional pasta. Make sure you rinse the pasta in cold water after cooking and drain it well before adding the other ingredients to stop the cooking process and prevent clumping.
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