Description
Brighten up your meal with this Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of al dente pasta, fresh veggies, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing. This vibrant dish is not only quick to prepare in just 30 minutes but also customizable to suit your taste. Ideal for summer gatherings or as a light lunch, it serves as both a hearty side and a satisfying main course. Enjoy the refreshing flavors that will keep you coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (approximately 8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber. Chop the cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, cucumber, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg