4.8 from 12 votes
Loaded Farfalle Pasta Salad
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 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 thinly sliced chives
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice ½ lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
assembly
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ shallot (about 2 tablespoons), minced
- 4 small tomatoes, quartered
- 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
- charred corn kernels from 2 cobs
- 12 to 16 small fresh mozzarella balls
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- 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.
- While pasta cooks, make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stirring together. Set aside.
- Transfer cooked pasta to a colander to drain. Run under cold water until pasta is no longer warm to the touch.
- Pour pasta into the bowl with the dressing and toss together until well coated.
- Add remaining ingredients and toss together. Adjust seasonings and serve or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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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
(22%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
739IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
407mg
(41%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.