Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Bright pasta with cilantro, lime, avocado, and cherry tomatoes, chilled to refresh and delight any meal.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 8 oz short pasta (rotini or penne)

→ Vegetables and Herbs

02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 avocado, diced
04 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

06 - 1/4 cup olive oil
07 - Juice of 2 limes (approximately 1/4 cup)
08 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
03 - Cut cherry tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and red onion into bite-size pieces.
04 - In a large bowl, mix the cooled pasta with chopped vegetables and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For best results, prepare at least 30 minutes in advance to enhance flavor integration.

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