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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Zesty Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad for Fresh Summer Feasts

Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish packed with chickpeas, cucumber, and corn, topped with creamy cilantro lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt for lighter option, use low-fat version
  • 1 medium Avocado can substitute with more Greek yogurt if needed
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh lime juice is highly recommended
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro omit if not a fan
Salad
  • 375 g Pasta short pasta like rotini, fusilli, or penne works best
  • 1 can (19 oz) Chickpeas canned or cooked dried chickpeas
  • 1 can (12 oz) Corn substitute with fresh corn if available
  • 1 medium Cucumber any variety you love best
  • 1 small Red Onion omit for milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Feta or Cotija Cheese omit or use non-dairy cheese for dairy-free version
Garnishes (Optional)
  • Cilantro sprinkle on top for flavor
  • Lime Slices serve alongside for a zesty touch

Equipment

  • high-speed blender or food processor
  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and add 375g of pasta. Cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
  3. While the pasta is cooling, rinse and drain the canned chickpeas and corn. Dice the cucumber and finely chop the red onion.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, corn, diced cucumber, and chopped red onion. Mix gently with a spatula.
  5. Drizzle the creamy cilantro lime dressing over the salad mixture. Toss everything together until coated.
  6. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lime slices. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make the dressing ahead of time. Store covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until serving.

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