Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a refreshing and creamy dish that embodies vibrant flavors, making it an ideal choice for any gathering. This pasta salad features a zesty cilantro lime dressing that elevates simple ingredients into a crowd-pleasing favorite. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a make-ahead meal, it combines nutritious vegetables with the richness of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise for a lighter yet satisfying taste. With its bright colors and delicious flavor profile, this pasta salad promises to be a hit at your next event.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz short pasta (rotini, penne, or bowties)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with corn kernels, diced bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg