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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Zesty Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad You'll Crave All Summer

This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish packed with protein and flavor, perfect for summer picnics.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Short Pasta (rotini or penne) Cooked
  • 15 oz Canned Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Cucumber Chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Diced finely
  • 1/2 cup Feta or Cojita Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Main ingredient for dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra Cilantro Blend in for dressing

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by blending Greek yogurt, double the amount of cilantro, lime juice, and any additional seasonings until smooth.
  2. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, and red onion. Mix gently.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle cheese on top and gently fold it into the salad.
  6. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve chilled, with extra lime juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor and texture, use fresh ingredients and adjust lime juice to your taste. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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