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Loaded Farfalle Pasta Salad
4.8 from 8 votes

Loaded Farfalle Pasta Salad

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 631 kcal
Course: Salad

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta regular farfalle is fine too
chive-yogurt dressing
  • 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • lemon juice of half
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
assembly
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ shallot about 2 tablespoons, minced
  • 4 tomato small quartered
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted, chopped
  • corn kernel charred, from 2 cobs
  • 12 to 16 mozzarella cheese small, fresh balls
  • basil fresh leaves

Instructions

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  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a small handful of salt followed by pasta and cook until al dente, about 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. While pasta cooks, make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stirring together. Set aside.
  3. Transfer cooked pasta to a colander to drain. Run under cold water until pasta is no longer warm to the touch.
  4. Pour pasta into the bowl with the dressing and toss together until well coated.
  5. Add remaining ingredients and toss together. Adjust seasonings and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • **This can be made a day in advance, but make sure to wait until at least a couple hours before serving to toss in the avocado and tomatoes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 631kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 755mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 739IU (15%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 407mg (41%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 631

% Daily Value*

Calories 631kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 755mg 16%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 739IU 15%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 407mg 41%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.