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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe With Avocado
4 from 2 votes

Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe With Avocado

This creamy pasta salad recipe is made with freshly soft avocado, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and tender pasta for the best possible flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta short pasta of choice
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped; divided
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomato halved
  • 1-2 jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 avocado diced
Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup yogurt plain, Greek
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 garlic roughly chopped, cloves
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain andallow it to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, add all the dressing ingredients to your food processor and pulse until smooth.
  3. Place the tomatoes, jalapeno, green onions, cilantro, avocado, and cooled pasta in a large serving bowl.
  4. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.

Notes

  • Be sure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavors.
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two to three days. Feel free to add the avocado just before serving if you're preparing this salad ahead.
  • Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Add protein: consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp to this pasta salad 

Nutrition Information

Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.002g (0%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 16mg (1%) Potassium 458mg (10%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 401IU (8%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Potassium 458mg 10%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 401IU 8%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.