Creamy Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad

Gluten-Free
Nut-free
Soy-Free

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Pasta Salad makes the perfect daytime lunch or dinner to share!

PREP TIME

1hr

COOK TIME

15min

TOTAL TIME

1hr 15min

INGREDIENTS

  • 1lb orzo pasta
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • Protein of choice, Ilove @daringfoods
  • Vegan feta, I like the Trader Joe's brand

For the dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Serrano (for less spice jalapeño & for no spice leave it out)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • Handful of cilantro, with stems
  • Pinch of salt

EQUIPMENT

  • Blender or food processor
  • Medium sized pan

Instructions

vIDEO INSTRUCTIONS

@alexafuelednaturally Creamy cilantro lime pasta salad Save, share and tag your people below 💌 Recipe Serves 6 Ingredients: •1lb orzo pasta •1/4 cup capers •protein of choice, I love @daringfoods •Vegan feta, I like the Trader Joe's brand Dressing: •2 tablespoons olive oil •1/4 yellow onion •2 cloves garlic •1 Serrano (for less spice jalapeño & for no spice leave it out) •2 1/2 tablespoons cold water •1/2 cup fresh lime juice •1/4 cup tahini •Handful of cilantro, with stems •pinch of salt 1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions. 2. Meanwhile, in a small pan over medium heat add 2 tablespoons oil then once hot add in onion, whole garlic and whole Serrano. Pan fry ingredients for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden... the garlic will be ready first, remove from pan and place in blender to avoid it from burning. 3. Once the onion and Serrano pepper is ready, add to blender, then add in the lime juice, tahini, cilantro, cold water, generous pinch of salt and blend on high until smooth. 4. Once the orzo pasta is cooked, drain then add to a large bowl and pour over dressing. Mix then place in fridge to chill for about an hour. 5. Once ready to serve add protein of choice, capers and cheese to your liking. Mix before enjoying! 6. This makes for great leftovers throughout the week! #vegan #dairyfree #pastasalad ♬ original sound - ꜰɪɪʀᴍᴇᴏʟᴅɪᴇꜱ✩

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  1. Cook orzo pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small pan over medium heat add 2 tablespoons oil then once hot add in onion, whole garlic and whole Serrano. Pan fry ingredients for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden... the garlic will be ready first, remove from pan and place in blender to avoid it from burning.
  3. Once the onion and Serrano pepper is ready, add to blender, then add in the lime juice, tahini, cilantro, cold water, generous pinch of salt and blend on high until smooth.
  4. Once the orzo pasta is cooked, drain then add to a large bowl and pour over dressing. Mix then place in fridge to chill for about an hour.
  5. Once ready to serve add protein of choice, capers and cheese to your liking. Mix before enjoying!
  6. This makes for great leftovers throughout the week!

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Come hang out on Instagram and ask me all your questions.

You can also go ahead and send me an email at feel free to email me at fuelednaturally@gmail.com.