Mexican Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 8 ounces of cooked pasta to a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Add 2 cups of thawed frozen corn.
  3. 3Add 1 container of cherry tomatoes cut in half.
  4. 4Add 1 can of rinsed and drained black beans.
  5. 5Add 1/4 of a diced red onion.
  6. 6Add 1 diced green bell pepper.
  7. 7Add 1 diced avocado.
  8. 8Add 1 diced jalapeño.
  9. 9Add a little bit of cilantro.
  10. 10In a separate mixing bowl, add 3/4 of a cup of Greek yogurt.
  11. 11Add half a cup of fresh squeezed lime juice.
  12. 12Add 1/4 cup of avocado oil.
  13. 13Add 3 tablespoons of adobo sauce.
  14. 14Add 1 teaspoon of oregano.
  15. 15Add 1 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 over the salad.
  20. 20Mix the salad until it's beautifully combined.
  21. 21Serve in a bowl.
  22. 22Optionally, add cheese.
  23. 23Optionally, crush tortilla chips and sprinkle them on top.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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Tips

  • Add cheese if desired.
  • Crush and sprinkle tortilla chips on top.