Description
This creamy cilantro lime pasta salad is a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Add diced avocado and gently mix.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve cold for best flavor.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Adjust lime juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Creamy Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad