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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe

Fresh tomatoes, crunch cucumbers, and sweet corn mixed with farfalle noodles and coated with a creamy, homemade Green Goddess dressing makes for an amazing lunch, meal prep staple, or barbecue side dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Others
Cuisine: American , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

For the pasta salad
  • 1 box farfalle noodles
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ large english cucumber
  • 1 bag frozen corn
  • ½ cup red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime zested
For the Green Goddess Dressing
  • 1 buschel cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt Two Good
  • 1 tbsp Trader Joe's Green Goddess Seasoning
  • ¼ cup Shaved parmesan
  • 1 tsp Sriracha

Instructions

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  1. First, prepare the noodles according to the box instructions. Once they are cooked, drain and rinse. Allow them to cool. Add them to the large mixing/serving bowl.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Cook the frozen corn (microwave or stove top), chop the cherry tomatoes into quarters, use a vegetable chopper to evenly chop the cucumber and red onion. Use a pizza cutter to finely dice cilantro.
  3. Add all of the chopped vegetables to the mixing bowl with the noodles. Add the lime zest over top.
  4. Lastly, make the dressing. A blender or food processor is going to work best. You could use an immersion blender as well if needed. In the blender, add cilantro stems and all (secret: the stem has the most flavor), along with the olive oil and lime juice.
  5. Blend it together until most of the cilantro is completely blended - it will look like green juice. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to help thin it out.
  6. Then, add avocado, plain greek yogurt. Blend again until completely smooth.
  7. Pour dressing over top of the vegetables and noodles.
  8. Toss to coat all of the ingredients with dressing. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days. This pasta salad holds up fabulously for meal prep!
  • This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is meant to be served cold. The Green Goddess Dressing isn't great when heated and the fresh veggies are also best chilled.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 218mg (9%) Potassium 170mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Potassium 170mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

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