Cilantro & Lemongrass Pasta Salad
An easy, 10-ingredient pasta salad packed with freshness! Infused with lemongrass, garlic, lime, and fresh cilantro. Delicious, zesty, and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup dry pasta Preferably Fusilli pasta
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp finely minced lemongrass
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro very finely chopped (about 3 tbsp chopped)
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers optional
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool. Alternatively, you can rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it faster. Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallot, garlic, and lemongrass and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Add the lime juice, soy sauce, coconut sugar, and chopped cilantro, and mix to combine. Pour the dressing over the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Add the chopped cucumbers and stir again.
- Serve immediately, or chill for another 2-3 hours in the refrigerator. This salad will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 415 kcal | Carbohydrates: 62.5 g | Protein: 10.6 g | Fat: 14.5 g | Fiber: 2.9 g | Sugar: 6.5 g