Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring chewy pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy corn, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (farfalle or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk together in a small bowl the lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and stir to combine.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired for heat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Customize ingredients based on seasonal vegetables and personal preference. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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