Description
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish that brings together vibrant veggies, creamy avocado, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side at barbecues, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. With its colorful ingredients and healthy profile, it’s not just delicious; it’s also a nutritious option for any meal. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up this light and tasty salad that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz bow tie pasta
- 1½ cups corn kernels
- 1½ cups cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion
- 2 avocados
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: Blend Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and cayenne in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Toss the salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle desired dressing over the top and mix well.
- Serve: Top individual portions with diced avocado. Enjoy immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg