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4.75 from 4 votes

Loaded Farfalle Pasta Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

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.

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

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 755mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 739IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 1mg