Description
This Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad is full of fresh flavour, vibrant colours, and nourishing ingredients like chickpeas, cucumber, and corn kernels. Everything gets coated with a creamy, zesty cilantro lime & avocado dressing made with Greek yogurt for extra protein and that perfect creamy pasta salad texture. Meal prep it for a healthy lunch or serve it as a delicious warmer weather side dish!
Ingredients
For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- 1 batch Greek Yogurt Avocado Salad Dressing (double the cilantro, omit parsley)
For the Pasta Salad:
- 1 (375g) box short pasta (rotini, fusilli, or penne), cooked according to package directions
- 1 (19 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (12 oz.) can corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese or cotija cheese, crumbled
- Cilantro, optional, for garnish
- Lime juice, optional, to squeeze on top
Instructions
1. Make the cilantro lime dressing by blending all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, chickpeas, corn, cucumber, and red onion.
3. Drizzle with the dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
4. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and gently toss to mix it in.
5. Garnish with cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime if desired.
6. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Notes
Meal Prep: Store in one large airtight container or portion into individual containers for easy grab-and-go meals.
Save a bit of dressing to drizzle over individual servings to maintain creaminess.
Storage: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving