Protein-Packed Green Goddess Pasta Salad
4-5 servings depending on size
Servings 5 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 box cooked protein pasta like chickpea or lentil 1 1/2 cups roasted peas in avocado oil and sea salt 1 cup diced zucchini 1 bunch thinly sliced lacinato kale massaged in avocado oil 2 small avocados, diced 1/3 cup chopped basil 1/3 cup hemp hearts 1/3 cup grated veg parmesan cheese dressing: handful of fresh basil 1/3 cup runny tahini 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp italian seasoning 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or agave 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup filtered water
Instructions
- reheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). toss 1 1/2 cups of peas with a drizzle of avocado oil and a pinch of sea salt.
- spread them out evenly on a baking sheet. roast for 15 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the peas are golden and slightly crispy. set aside to cool.
- in a large bowl, combine the cooked protein pasta, roasted peas, diced zucchini, massaged kale, diced avocados, chopped basil, hemp hearts, and grated parmesan cheese.
- in a blender, add the fresh basil, runny tahini, garlic powder, onion powder, italian seasoning, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup or agave, sea salt, and filtered water. blend until smooth.
- pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- serve immediately or store in the fridge for later. enjoy!