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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad: Discover This Flavorful Medley!

A refreshing and zesty pasta salad featuring a medley of fresh ingredients and a tangy lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces fusilli pasta
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans
  • 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado cubed
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling the fusilli pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the package instructions until it reaches a perfect al dente texture. Once done, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, grape tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, and avocado cubes until well combined.
  3. In a separate small bowl, blend the extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, whisking until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta medley and gently fold the ingredients together, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
  5. Allow the medley to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes prior to serving, giving the flavors a chance to develop and harmonize.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For an extra protein boost, feel free to add in some diced grilled chicken or shrimp.
  • If you prefer a gluten-free alternative, swap the pasta for quinoa, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.

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