Cilantro Pasta Salad

Name: Cilantro Pasta Salad (Ensalada de Coditos con Cilantro)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounces (227 g) whole wheat elbow macaroni or other small pasta; 8 ounces (227 g) whole wheat elbow macaroni or other small pasta; ⅔ cup (165 g) low-fat plain yogurt; ¼ cup (10 g) chopped cilantro; 1 serrano chile, chopped, seeded, and stemmed; 1 garlic clove; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup (30 g) chopped red onion

Ensalada de Coditos con Cilantro

Preparation info

Serves
8

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Healthy Easy Mexican

By Velda de la Garza

Published 2021

About

This salad tastes wonderful when prepared with whole wheat pasta, which is always a better choice, because it contains more fiber and nutrients. Fiber makes you feel full longer, and it can help to lower cholesterol.

Ingredients

8 ounces (227 g) whole wheat elbow macaroni or other small pasta
⅔ cup (

Americas
Mexico
Pasta
Vegetarian

Method

Prepare the pasta per package directions. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
Place the yogurt, cilantro, chile, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor. Process for 45 to 60 seconds, until all the ingredients have blended well.
Transfer the cooled macaroni and dressing to a large bowl and toss with the onion. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to all