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Cilantro and Lime Pasta Salad




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List of Ingredients




Salad Ingredients:
1/2 lb. Rotelle or other Spiral Pasta
1/2 cup Green Peas (Thawed if Frozen, Raw if Fresh Peas are Available)
1/2 cup Red Onion; Minced
1/2 Red Bell Pepper; Seeded and Finely Chopped
1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro; Coarsely Chopped
(Substitute Fresh Parsley if Cilantro is Not Available)
1/2 cup Yellow Summer Squash; Cut into Small Cubes
4 cups Mixed Salad Greens (Endive, Spinach, Head and Leaf Lettuces)
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice
4 Tbs. Fresh Cilantro Leaves; Finely Chopped
(Substitute Fresh Parsley if Cilantro is not available)
8 tsp. Olive Oil
2 tsp. Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp. Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper; Freshly Ground


Recipe



Prepare pasta in a large pot of boiling water as directed on the package until al dente. Drain and cool. Toss with a teaspoon of olive oil to keep from sticking, if desired. Combine peas, red onion, bell pepper, Cilantro and squash in a large bowl and add cooled pasta. Toss to mix.

To prepare salad dressing combine lime juice, Cilantro, olive oil, sugar, cumin, salt, and black pepper in small bowl. Whisk to thoroughly blend. Pour over pasta and chill. Serve on a bed of salad greens topped with the pasta salad. Cover and refrigerate to store.