Description
A refreshing and creamy pasta salad with vibrant flavors of cilantro and lime, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your favorite shape)
- Chickpeas
- Cucumber, diced
- Corn, fresh or canned
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Ripe avocado
- Greek yogurt
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once it’s tender, drain and let cool in a colander.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chickpeas, diced cucumber, and sweet corn.
- In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, vibrant lime juice, creamy avocado, Greek yogurt, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, creating a luscious dressing.
- Pour the bright dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Great make-ahead option; flavors improve after resting in the fridge. Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg