Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fusilli pasta
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and add the pasta, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prep your veggies: Chop cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cucumber if using.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper; whisk until blended.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- Dress for success: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat, adding avocado last.
- Taste test: Adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead; just keep the dressing and avocado separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, cilantro, lime dressing, summer salad, vegetarian recipes