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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Zesty Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad combines zesty lime and fresh cilantro with wholesome ingredients for a refreshing dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces short pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 1 can canned chickpeas Rinsed well
  • 1 cup canned corn Or fresh/frozen corn
  • 1 medium cucumber Diced
  • 0.5 medium red onion Finely diced
  • 0.5 cup feta or cotija cheese Optional, crumbled
  • 1 bunch cilantro Fresh
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice Freshly squeezed
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Or dairy-free yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave Use sparingly

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, minced garlic, a splash of olive oil, and honey or agave. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add the chilled pasta, rinsed chickpeas, corn, cucumber, and red onion. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until well-coated.
  5. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and fold gently into the mixture.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but can store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.

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