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Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  2. Blend mayo, sour cream, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and salt until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  3. Toss cooled pasta with black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and the dressing until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish, top with extra cilantro and lime wedges, and serve cold or at room temperature.

Notes

Chilling for 30 minutes helps the flavors meld but isn't required. If adding avocado, fold it in just before serving to keep it fresh and green.