Description
A simple, refreshing pasta salad with a bright cilantro and lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- While pasta cooks, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced red bell pepper, corn kernels, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar to the dressing.
- You can add black beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: cilantro lime pasta salad, cold pasta salad, lime dressing, vegetarian pasta, summer salad