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Jenn Lueke's Cilantro-Lime Pasta Recipe Takes Minutes & Tastes Amazing

By Julie Miltenberger In Woman's World
Cilantro-lime pasta.
Cilantro-lime pasta. In Woman’s World

Internet personality and home cook Jenn Lueke shares easy and delicious recipes on her site, Jenn eats goood. Now, her debut cookbook Don't Think About Dinner will help you to set up weekly meal plans and master dinner strategies to make any meal almost effortless. One sampling from her new cookbook is Jenn Lueke's Cilantro-Lime Pasta Salad recipe that is both easy and delicious. Jenn shares, "this cilantro-­lime dressing is my ‘everything sauce,' perfect on salads, grilled fish, or roasted veggies.” With an easy-do dressing and only a handful of other ingredients, Jenn Lueke's Cilantro-Lime Pasta Salad recipe is a perfect example of why she has more than 1.5 million followers on Instagram. And thanks to her handy dinner plans, grocery lists, plus gluten-free swaps and clever prep tips, Jenn Lueke's new cookbook is guaranteed to fly off the shelves.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup whole-milk or low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 jalapeño, seeded, chopped
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt + more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 12 oz. brown rice farfalle, rice-and-corn-based farfalle or regular farfalle
  • 3 cups medium-diced store-bought rotisserie chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears), thawed frozen corn or 1 (15 oz.) can, drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 1⁄2 cups)
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

Make cilantro-lime dressing: In blender or food processor, combine cilantro, yogurt, vinegar, maple syrup, oil, zest and juice, jalapeño, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 min. If needed, season with more salt. Transfer to small bowl; set aside.

Make pasta salad: In pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, green onions and cilantro. Pour in half of dressing and toss until everything is fully coated. Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 15 min. before serving. Serve salad in bowls and drizzle with more dressing, if desired.

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This story was originally published February 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM.