Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad Your New Potluck Favorite
This vibrant cilantro lime pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for potlucks and gatherings. It's packed with fresh ingredients and a zesty dressing that brings everything together.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado diced (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- Drizzle the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- If using, fold in diced avocado just before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with cilantro or lime wedges.
Notes
Chill before serving to enhance the flavors.