Description
This Fresh & Healthy Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a super creamy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or as a side for a summer barbecue. The zesty cilantro lime dressing pairs perfectly with the pasta, chickpeas, corn, and fresh vegetables, making it a delightful and refreshing salad.
Ingredients
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Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- 1 batch Greek Yogurt Avocado Salad Dressing, double the cilantro and omit the parsley
Pasta Salad:
- 1 375g box pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 1 19 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 12 oz. can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese or cojita cheese, crumbled
- cilantro, optional, for garnish
- lime juice, optional, to squeeze on top
Instructions
- Make the cilantro lime dressing: Blitz the ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Mix the cooked pasta, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well-coated.
- Add feta cheese: Sprinkle the feta cheese on top and gently mix it into the salad.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
