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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is going to be on repeat all summer long! It's packed with fresh flavors like sweet corn, tender pasta and a creamy cilantro lime dressing. This vegetarian recipe is perfect as a side dish or serve with your favorite protein for a complete meal. Guaranteed to be a hit at your upcoming backyard barbecues or perfect for weekly meal prep! 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bowtie pasta or other short pasta I used Barilla Protein+
  • 1 red bell pepper (130g) finely diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion (110g) finely diced
  • 1.25 cups corn (175g) ~2 ears of corn
  • 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 oz. cotija or queso cheese crumbled
Dressing:
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (30g)
  • 1/2 cup light mayo (120g) or Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped (some stems ok)
  • 2 tsp chili lime seasoning such as Tajiín

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Generously salt the water, then add the pasta and corn (only if using ears of corn). Cook the corn for a minute and 30 seconds, then remove from the pot and set aside. Once cool enough, cut corn off the cob. Cook pasta until it is al dente, about 9 minutes. Rinse with cold water to stop it from cooking, then drain well.
  2. Meanwhile, add the dressing ingredients to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  3. To a big bowl, add the cooked pasta, bell pepper, red onion, corn, cilantro and cilantro chili lime dressing. Mix everything together well then top with cotija cheese. Serve with your favorite protein and enjoy!

Notes

  • Delicious protein recipes to pair with (click for recipe)
  • Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken
  • Blackened Chicken Tenders
  • Air Fryer BBQ Chicken
  • Greek Turkey Burgers
  • Pork Carnitas 
  • Air Fryer Burgers

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe (165g) Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35.5g (12%) Protein 10.1g (20%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Cholesterol 16.6mg (6%) Fiber 4.7g (19%) Sugar 4.9g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe (165g)
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35.5g 12%
Protein 10.1g 20%
Fat 8.5g 13%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Cholesterol 16.6mg 6%
Fiber 4.7g 19%
Sugar 4.9g 10%

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