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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

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A bright and zesty summer salad featuring al dente pasta tossed in a creamy cilantro–lime dressing with crisp veggies.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • Juice of 2 limes (about 4 tbsp)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add cooked pasta, chopped cilantro, bell pepper, red onion, corn (and jalapeño if using) to the bowl with dressing.
  4. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lime juice as desired.

Notes

  • Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free pasta.
  • For a vegan version, substitute vegan mayo and dairy-free yogurt for the sour cream.
  • Stir in diced avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
  • Can be made up to 1 day ahead and stored covered in refrigerator.

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Keywords: cilantro lime pasta salad, summer pasta salad, Tex-Mex salad, cold pasta salad

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