Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad
Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is the ultimate summer dish, bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make salad features al dente pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a tangy cilantro lime dressing that will transport you straight to sunny picnics and backyard barbecues. Perfect as a side or a light main course, this refreshing salad is sure to impress at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add rotini pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and cilantro. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until coated.
- Chill in the fridge for about one hour before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, mix in grilled chicken or shrimp. Substitute gluten-free pasta if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.