Description
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the zesty brightness of lime with the aromatic allure of fresh cilantro. This easy-to-make salad features bow tie pasta tossed with crunchy vegetables and creamy avocado, making it perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or casual gatherings. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that not only looks colorful on the plate but also bursts with flavor in every bite. Whether enjoyed as a light main course or a side dish, this salad is customizable to suit your taste, allowing you to add proteins or extra veggies. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bow tie pasta
- 1.5 cups corn kernels
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1–2 avocados
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp cayenne
Instructions
- Cook the bow tie pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocados.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocados, and dressing; toss gently until well mixed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg