Mexican Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by adding 8 oz of your favorite cooked pasta to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add two cups of thawed frozen corn.
  3. 3Add one container of cherry tomatoes cut in half.
  4. 4Add one can of black beans, rinsed and drained.
  5. 5Add one quarter of a red onion, diced.
  6. 6Add one green bell pepper, diced.
  7. 7Add one avocado, diced.
  8. 8Add one jalapeño, diced.
  9. 9Add a little bit of cilantro unless you think it tastes like soap.
  10. 10In a separate mixing bowl, add three quarters of a cup of Greek yogurt.
  11. 11Add half a cup of fresh squeezed lime juice.
  12. 12Add a quarter cup of avocado oil.
  13. 13Add three tablespoons of adobo sauce.
  14. 14Add a teaspoon of oregano.
  15. 15Add a teaspoon of salt.
  16. 16Add one or two minced garlic cloves.
  17. 17Add a pinch of black pepper.
  18. 18Whisk all the dressing ingredients until perfectly combined.
  19. 19Pour the dressing all over the salad.
  20. 20Mix all of the salad until it's beautifully combined.
  21. 21Serve in a bowl.
  22. 22Optionally, add cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cooked pasta
  • 2 cups thawed frozen corn
  • 1 container cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.25 quarter red onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño, diced
  • cilantro
  • 0.75 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • You can add cheese if desired.
  • Crush tortilla chips and sprinkle them on top for extra crunch.