Description
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a vibrant and fresh dish that brings a taste of summer to your table. With its zesty cilantro lime dressing, tender fusilli pasta, and a colorful medley of vegetables, this salad is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a refreshing weeknight dinner. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavors, itβs guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, corn, avocado, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg