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Creamy Cilantro & Corn Pasta Salad

With a creamy cilantro dressing, fresh corn, tomatoes, and pasta, Creamy Cilantro & Corn Pasta Salad is a flavorful and easy to make summer salad everyone will enjoy!
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cilantro lime pasta salad, cilantro pasta, cilantro pasta salad, corn and tomato pasta, corn and tomatoes, corn pasta, corn pasta salad, corn salad with cilantro, dairy free pasta recipes, dairy free pasta salad, orecchiette pasta salad, pasta salad bon appetit, plant based pasta recipes, tomato pasta salad, vegan pasta salad, warm pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

Cilantro Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed
  • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise

Pasta Salad

  • 8 ounces small shapes pasta salad (orecchiette, bowties, shells, etc.)
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 3 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
  • 8 ounces heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ small red onion, chopped
  • cilantro, for garnish
  • salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Make the cilantro dressing: put the apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic, and salt into the blender. Pulse until almost smooth.
  • With the motor running and the center part of the lid removed, stream in the olive oil.
  • Turn off the motor and add the cilantro, saving a few leaves for garnish. 
  • Stir the vegan mayonnaise into the dressing.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions in heavily salted water. Drain.
  • Stir the cilantro dressing into the cooked pasta. Top with jalapeño, raw corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Garnish with cilantro if desired. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve!

Notes

Leftovers keep covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They do not freeze well.