Description

This vibrant and refreshing Healthy Creamy Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad offers a spectacular explosion of zesty flavors and nourishing textures, perfectly balancing complex carbohydrates with plant-based proteins and healthy fats.

Ingredients

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12 oz Whole Grain or Chickpea Pasta
1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
1 cup Fresh Cilantro, packed
3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
1 cup Black Beans, rinsed
1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 cup Sweet Corn, Fresh or Froze
Sea Salt and Cumin, to taste

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of filtered water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water
Prepare the Creamy Dressing: Blend the Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, honey, and cumin until smooth and vibrant
Chop the Vegetables: Finely dice the red bell pepper and rinse the black beans and cor
Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, diced vegetables, and beans. Pour the dressing over and toss gently
Season and Rest: Add sea salt and black pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for better flavor.

Let the pasta cool before adding the dressing to avoid a dry salad.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: varies
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 5mg