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Summer Pasta Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Description

A refreshing Summer Pasta Salad with vibrant vegetables and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing, perfect for warm days and gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 250 g (8 oz) pasta
  • 200 g (1ยฝ cups) cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, sliced
  • ยฝ red onion, finely chopped
  • ยฝ cup chopped cilantro
  • 60 ml (ยผ cup) lime juice
  • 60 ml (ยผ cup) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8โ€“10 minutes.
  2. Chop the vegetables and add them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in cilantro until combined.
  4. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water. Add to the mixing bowl with vegetables.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best to store the dressing separately if made in advance to prevent soggy pasta.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg