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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salads
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of tangy lime, fresh cilantro, and crunchy vegetables makes this salad a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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For the pasta salad

  • 1 box farfalle noodles
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 large English cucumber
  • 1 bag frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime, zested

For the Green Goddess Dressing

  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup shaved parmesan
  • 1 tsp sriracha

Instructions

  1. Cook the farfalle noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime zest.
  3. In a blender, combine cilantro, olive oil, avocado, lime juice, Greek yogurt, Green Goddess seasoning, parmesan, and sriracha. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • You can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make this salad a complete meal.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 5 mg