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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Creamy Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad You'll Love This Summer

Enjoy this refreshing Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad, perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Pasta Salad
  • 375 grams Pasta like rotini, fusilli, or penne
  • 19 oz Chickpeas Canned, drained and rinsed
  • 12 oz Corn Canned, well-drained
  • 1 medium Cucumber Chopped
  • 1 small Red Onion Diced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese or Cotija, optional
For Garnish
  • Cilantro Leaves Optional
  • Extra Lime Wedges Optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • large mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the dressing: In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool under cold water.
  3. Combine cooled pasta with chickpeas, corn, cucumber, and onion in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  5. Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad and toss gently again.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare a day in advance. Serve chilled and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges for added flavor.

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