Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad
Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad pairs juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy bocconcini, and briny black olives with fragrant basil and oregano for a fresh, balanced bite. Lightly dressed in olive oil, it’s bright and herbaceous, perfect for warm-weather lunches, picnics, or an easy side at dinner. The cool, tender pasta contrasts beautifully with the soft cheese and burst of tomatoes.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the bow-tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 12 minutes; drain and let it cool to room temperature.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, bocconcini, olives, olive oil, basil, and oregano; toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Add the pasta to the tomato mixture and toss.
- Calories 468.17 kcal High 23%
- Protein 16.87 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 51.73 g 19%
- Total Fat 23.09 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 6.27 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 478.58 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 4.75 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 3.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 285.73 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 3.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 132.92 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 207.28 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 5.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Farfalle Pasta, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 468.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Farfalle Pasta, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad healthy?
- Chilled Farfalle Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 468.17 calories and 16.87 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 478.58 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.27 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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