Description
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that effortlessly combines zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and colorful veggies with perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for summer gatherings or busy weeknights, this salad is not just a meal – it’s a celebration of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Ready in no time and easily customizable, it’s sure to become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies and cilantro. Pour dressing over the top and gently toss until well coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg