CILANTRO-LIME PASTA SALAD (WITH OR WITHOUT CHICKEN)
Loaded with chunks of avocado and mango, this beautiful dish makes an excellent summer meal. But there's no need to limit it to one season because it's delicious year-round! The bright, refreshing flavors taste great hot or cold too, making this an excellent brown-bag lunch recipe. If going veggie simply omit the chicken, you'll get fewer servings without it (just so you know).
Provided by Annacia
Categories Chicken
Time 31m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, for dressing, in a blender combine lime juice, cilantro, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cover and blend about 30 seconds or until well mixed. Set aside.
- Lightly coat the rack of an indoor electric grill with cooking spray. Preheat grill. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place chicken on grill rack. If using a grill with a cover, close lid. Grill until chicken is no longer pink (170 degrees F). (For a covered grill, allow about 6 minutes. For an uncovered grill, allow 12 to 15 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.) Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, mango, avocado, sweet peppers, and jalapeno pepper. Pour dressing over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat. If desired, serve with lime wedges.
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SuMyat htwe
h-s87@gmail.comI made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it!
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b_creativecept@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.
Sujon Rana
s@hotmail.comThis pasta salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or picnic.
Anette Brackett
brackett-anette@gmail.comI love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with and without chicken, and both versions are delicious.
Haseeb Afridi
haseeb-afridi25@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
TheoZ_v2
theoz_v258@hotmail.co.ukI've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit!
A real Vampire
a_vampire@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal.
Murtaza Rahat
rahat92@gmail.comI love the combination of the cilantro and lime in this pasta salad.
Cherrie Mandy
cherriemandy96@gmail.comThis pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohammad Eisa
mohammad.e@hotmail.frI made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it!
london london
l-london@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.
Mc Integrity
i.mc@yahoo.comThis pasta salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or picnic.
Romantic J
j@hotmail.comI love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with and without chicken, and both versions are delicious.
anal chandra
canal10@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Hidayatullah Hidayat
h-hidayatullah98@hotmail.comI've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Ammmu Ammu
ammmuammu31@hotmail.comThis pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Victor Paluku
victor.paluku@yahoo.comI love the addition of the chicken to this pasta salad. It adds a lot of flavor and protein.
Rizwan Nimra
r-nimra@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite pasta salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Gina N
g_n@yahoo.comI made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Falmata Musaa
f.musaa51@yahoo.comThis pasta salad is so flavorful, fresh, and delicious! I love the combination of the cilantro and lime, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.