If you have been looking for the perfect hearty, but fresh, summer dish, this green goddess pasta salad is it. Vibrant and loaded with crisp vegetables and a creamy blended herb dressing, it is everything you love about the viral green goddess trend made to be the star of the table.

This recipe started as a simple question: if the green goddess chopped salad was that good, could we make it even more filling? The answer is a very enthusiastic yes. The dressing is blended from scratch with fresh basil, spinach, lemon, and cashews, and it is SO good you will want to put it on everything. Paired with tender pasta and bright steamed veggies, this is the kind of salad that actually satisfies.

Green Goddess Salad Ingredients

Three components make up this salad recipe: the pasta, veggies and the homemade green goddess dressing made from fresh herbs. Here is what you need:

The Base

• Pasta Shells: Small or medium shells are perfect here because they catch and hold onto the dressing in every bite.
• Frozen Peas: Quick to cook and naturally sweet, they add a pop of color and freshness throughout the salad.
• Asparagus: Chopped into small pieces and lightly steamed, asparagus adds a tender crunch and earthy flavor.
• Green Onions: Mild and bright, they add a subtle savory note without overpowering the other flavors. Also called scallions. 
• Avocado: Chopped small and folded in, avocado adds a creamy richness that complements the dressing beautifully.
• Baby Spinach: Used in both the salad and the dressing, spinach is the backbone of that gorgeous green color and mild, earthy flavor.

The Green Goddess Salad Dressing

• Fresh Basil: The hero of the dressing, basil brings that signature green goddess flavor that is fresh, fragrant, and absolutely irresistible.
• Garlic: Adds depth and a little punch to the dressing.
• Shallot: Milder than a regular onion, shallot gives the dressing a subtle savory sweetness.
• Lemon: Both the lemon juice and zest go into the dressing for bright, fresh acidity that ties everything together.
• Olive Oil: Gives the dressing its silky, smooth texture.
• Cashews: Roasted and salted cashews blend into the dressing to give it a creamy, nutty body without any dairy.
• Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty, savory depth to the dressing that takes it completely over the top.
• Rice Vinegar: A splash of gentle acidity that balances and brightens the entire dressing.

Simple, fresh ingredients! Find measurements and detailed instructions in the recipe card below.

How to Make Green Goddess Pasta Salad

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You are going to LOVE this chopped VIRAL green goddess salad recipe! It’s so easy and satisfying and it’s only made with homemade green goddess dressing, chopped cabbage, cucumbers, and green onions!

I’m going to be honest…this is one of those viral recipes I fully expected to hate. 😂 Chopped cabbage as a salad? I wasn’t convinced.

But one bite in and I totally got it. This viral green goddess salad is fresh, crunchy, herby, and somehow completely addictive. You just keep going back for “one more bite” until suddenly your bowl is empty.

And the chips? Oh yes. Do not skip the chips. Scoop it, crunch it, live your best life. I’m especially partial to sweet potato chips—they just fit the vibe.

What is Green Goddess Salad?

Green goddess salad is a chopped vegetable salad made with finely shredded cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, and a creamy herb-packed dressing made with fresh basil, spinach, garlic, lemon, and parmesan. It became especially popular as a viral green goddess salad recipe served with chips for scooping.

Why Cabbage Makes the Best Green Goddess Salad

This finely chopped cabbage gives the salad the perfect crunch and holds the dressing better than lettuce.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This salad keeps things simple but flavorful, with crisp veggies and a creamy green goddess dressing that pulls everything together.

• Green Cabbage: adds a crisp, crunchy base that holds the dressing perfectly
• English Cucumber: adds fresh flavor and a light, refreshing crunch
• Green Onions: add a mild onion flavor that isn’t overpowering
• Chives: add a delicate, fresh onion finish
• Avocado: adds a creamy texture that balances the crunch

For the Dressing

• Baby Spinach: adds color and a mild, earthy flavor
• Fresh Basil: adds bright, herby flavor that defines the dressing
• Garlic: adds bold, savory depth
• Shallot: adds a subtle sweetness and mild onion flavor
• Lemons: add brightness and fresh acidity
• Olive Oil: adds richness and helps create a smooth dressing
• Cashews: create a creamy texture without needing mayo
• Parmesan Cheese: adds a salty, nutty flavor