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Zesty Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad


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  • Author: jurgentukur
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A light and refreshing pasta salad with vibrant flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Bowtie Pasta
  • 1 can Corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced small
  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • ½ Red Onion, diced small
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbling recommended
  • ¾ cup Cilantro, divided
  • ½ cup Cilantro, loosely packed
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice, approx. from 3-4 limes
  • Zest of 1 Lime
  • 1 Ripe Avocado
  • 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp Greek Yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • â…› tsp Black Pepper


Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prep the Veggies: Chop the red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Rinse and drain the corn.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a blender, combine avocado, lime juice, lime zest, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooked pasta, corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese. Add dressing and mix well.
  5. Add Cilantro: Fold in ¾ cup cilantro and mix until evenly coated.
  6. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

For more tang, add additional lime juice. Allow to chill for best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican