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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad with zesty lime, fresh vegetables, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 16 oz bow tie pasta, cooked and cooled
  • 1.5 cups corn kernels
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 small red onion, chopped or thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1-2 pieces avocados, diced
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne optional
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled optional

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a food processor, combine the plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic cloves, salt, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled bow tie pasta, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and finely chopped cilantro.
  2. Drizzle desired amount of cold dressing over the salad and toss with tongs or a salad fork until well-coated.
Serve
  1. Portion the salad into individual plates or bowls. Top with diced avocado and crumbled Cotija cheese, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate until serving for best results. Add fresh avocado right before serving if freezing the salad.