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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Zesty Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad for Your Summer Feasts

This cilantro lime pasta salad is a refreshing burst of summer sunshine with vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: SALADS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz short pasta (bow tie or rotini) Cook according to package directions and cool completely.
For the Salad
  • 2 cups fresh corn kernels Or use canned/frozen corn as substitute.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1/2 cup red onion Chopped finely.
  • 1/2 cup cilantro Use both leaves and stems.
  • 1 medium avocado Diced; add just before serving.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Opt for 0% fat version for lighter taste.
  • 1/4 cup lime juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 cloves garlic Whole cloves.
  • 1 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Add a pinch for heat.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • large pot
  • Large bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Make Dressing
  1. Combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and cayenne in a food processor. Blend until smooth, then refrigerate for a bit.
Prepare Pasta
  1. Cook your short pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and let it cool completely.
Prepare Ingredients
  1. Boil corn for 1½ to 2 minutes until tender, then cool. Chop cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta, corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Serve
  1. Top the salad with diced avocado and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients available and dress just before serving to maintain freshness, especially with avocado.

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