Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad featuring fresh lime, coriander, and colorful vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Fusilli or Penne Pasta
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Fresh Coriander (Cilantro), chopped
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, chopped
- Optional Protein: Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, or Chickpeas
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, boil water seasoned with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled pasta, fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the chopped coriander, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers to the bowl.
- Include the protein: Gently fold in your choice of grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas.
- Toss and chill: Toss everything together until coated and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon onto plates and enjoy as a side dish or light lunch.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days. For best flavor, add delicate ingredients like cherry tomatoes just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg