Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe
This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light meal. The zesty lime dressing pairs perfectly with the fresh vegetables and creamy avocado, making it a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 16 oz. bow tie pasta, cooked and cooled (or your favorite pasta)
- 1½ cups corn kernels (about 2 ears of corn)*
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ of a small red onion, chopped or thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- 1–2 avocados, diced
- Cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)
Lime Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped (leaves & stems are ok)
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp cayenne
Instructions
- Make the dressing. Add your dressing ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Then cover and keep it stored in the refrigerator.
- Toss the pasta salad. Add the cooled pasta, corn kernels, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro to a large bowl and pour your desired amount of dressing over the top. Toss the salad until it’s fully coated.
- Serve. Top each individual portion with avocado and cotija cheese (if using) and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time, but add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Adjust the cayenne to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Lime Dressing, Avocado Salad
Find it online: https://reemcook.com/cilantro-lime-pasta-salad-recipe/
