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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 tomatoes halved
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers thinly sliced
- 2 avocados diced
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain andallow it to cool.
- Meanwhile, add all the dressing ingredients to your food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Place the tomatoes, jalapeno, green onions, cilantro, avocado, and cooled pasta in a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.
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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
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
458mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
401IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.