Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

A colorful and refreshing pasta salad with fresh corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro tossed in a creamy and zesty cilantro-lime dressing. The perfect dish for a summer gathering.

By @kalefornia_kravings

Original recipe source

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta or your favorite pasta
• 2 ears fresh corn
• 2 cups tomatoes chopped
• 0.5 cup red onion diced
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup cilantro chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1 large avocado sliced
• 0.5 cup cotija cheese optional, crumbled

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Combine fresh corn, chopped tomatoes, and diced red onion in a large bowl.
3. In a blender, prepare the dressing by combining Greek yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and cayenne powder until smooth.
4. Pour the dressing over the cooked pasta, corn, tomatoes, and onion. Toss gently to combine.
5. Before serving, top each bowl with sliced avocado and optional crumbled cotija cheese.