Best 8 Cilantro Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

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**Indulge in a Refreshing Symphony of Flavors: Cilantro Tomato Pasta Salad and Its Accompaniments**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Cilantro Tomato Pasta Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that bursts with garden-fresh ingredients. This tantalizing pasta salad is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring succulent cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, zesty red onions, and a vibrant blend of cilantro and parsley. Tossed in a tangy and aromatic dressing, this salad is a refreshing side dish or light main course.

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This article offers a culinary journey that caters to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to elevate your meals with these delectable dishes, savoring every bite of freshness and flavor.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO PASTA



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Provided by Marie

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb pasta ((500 g) any shape of pasta will work here.)
1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
3/4 cup half-and-half ((12% fat) or light cream (20% fat))
2 cups cilantro (packed - you can add the stems, too)
1/2 cup roasted almonds
1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
1/4 tsp crushed pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • While the water is heating and pasta is cooking, make the cilantro pesto. Place all the ingredients, except olive oil, in a food processor and pulse until combined and it looks like a rough paste, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. While the food processor is running, pour olive oil in a steady stream and process until smooth.
  • When pasta is ready, save about 1/2 cup of pasta water (don't forget, it's important for the sauce!) and drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat, and cook garlic for 30 seconds or so, until fragrant. Pour cream and mix. Turn off the heat and stir in cilantro pesto. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce. Add a little bit of pasta cooking water, a little bit at a time, until you reach a perfectly smooth texture. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4, Calories 727 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 321 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g

CILANTRO PESTO PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups tightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil
2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups cooked rotini pasta, cooled
4 cooked chicken breasts (we used grilled), cooled and cut into cubes
Parmesan shavings, for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the cilantro pesto: Add the cilantro, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice and garlic to a food processor and pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped, 4 to 5 times. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil through the lid opening. Process to desired consistency; you can make the sauce completely smooth or leave it fairly chunky.
  • For the roasted tomatoes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and add the tomatoes and shallot. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the tomatoes start to break down and brown slightly, about 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto and toss. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and a few cilantro leaves and serve.

CILANTRO TOMATO PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Cilantro Tomato Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fluffy

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cucumber
1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dry small shell pasta, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber and cut in half lengthwise.
  • Use a spoon to gently scrape away the seeds.
  • Cut in half again lengthwise and dice cucumber.
  • Place cucumber tomato red onion lime juice cilantro sugar salt and pepper and pasta in bowl
  • Toss gently.
  • Chill.

SPAGHETTI WITH CILANTRO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces linguine
1 cup packed cilantro leaves and slender stems
1 cup packed cilantro leaves and slender stems
2/3 chicken stock
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup shallots or onions, minced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 pound tomatoes, peeled, seeded, diced and drained
Kosher salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan of salted boiling water add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook stirring occasionally for 3 to 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.
  • Add the tomatoes, cilantro, broth and salt and simmer 2 minutes. Drain pasta, add to saucepan and cook tossing until combined well. Transfer to a warm serving platter and serve hot.

CILANTRO TOMATO BRUSCHETTA



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This is an easy tomato appetizer that all of my family and friends love. The garden-fresh ingredients capture summer and meld together for a delightful hors d'oeuvre recipe that goes well with many different main dishes. -Lisa Kane, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place bread slices on ungreased baking sheets; brush with 1/4 cup oil. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes., In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and remaining oil. Stir in tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt and pepper., To serve, spoon scant 1 tablespoon tomato mixture onto each slice of bread. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CILANTRO, AVOCADO, TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD



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This salad is extremely good. It's amazing how the cilantro flavor does not overpower the salad.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
3 bunches green onion, sliced
4 ounces crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
4 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 bunches cilantro, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, green onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl; toss together. Add the diced avocado; drizzle the lemon juice over the avocado to keep it from turning brown. Stir in the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND MINT



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Greater Los Angeles is a collection of not just smaller cities but also exotic populations. Among those cities is Glendale (not so small: it would be the second-most-populous city in New England), a center of the Armenian diaspora and home to one of the world's largest Armenian populations outside Armenia. Fleeing religious violence in the late 19th century, genocide in the early 20th or the Soviet Union after that, Armenian Californians became integral in the development of the fig, raisin and bulgur businesses. They also opened restaurants. This salad comes from one of them, Adana. The chef and owner, Edward Khechemyan, gave me the recipe in 2013.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
4 Persian cucumbers, chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped purple or green basil
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili powder (or ancho chile powder)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl; toss, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 309 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

TOMATO SALAD WITH LEMON AND CILANTRO



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Another magazine find. The lemon rind and juice get utilized in this salad. I love the lemon oil fragrance in the lemon skin! I had it as a side dish with shrimp scampi and it went well. Nice with sea salt.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lemon

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 large lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes and cilantro in large bowl.
  • With a vegetable peeler, carefully remove peel from lemon, leaving white pith behind.
  • Toss with tomatoes.
  • Squeeze lemon to make 1/4 cup juice; pour in oil and whisk with lemon juice until blended.
  • Pour over tomatoes; toss lightly, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 0.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cilantro, tomatoes, and basil add vibrant flavors to this pasta salad. Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy in the salad.
  • Let the pasta cool before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the pasta from sticking together and will make it easier to toss with the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to tomatoes, you can add other vegetables to this salad, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or zucchini. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Use a light dressing: A simple vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a good option for this salad. Avoid using heavy dressings, which can weigh down the salad and make it less refreshing.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cilantro tomato pasta salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious salad that everyone will love.

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