Pasta Tri-Colore Salad Recipe

Name: Pasta Tri-Colore Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese; 6 ounces farfalle pasta (bowtie); 1 large avocado; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

6 roma tomatoes
8 ounces mozzarella cheese
6 ounces farfalle pasta (bowtie)
1 large avocado
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

1
Make the dressing: Combine the oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar, whisking until blended.
2
Season with salt and pepper, and put in the refrigerator to cool while preparing the rest of the salad.
3
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
4
Drain and set aside to cool.
5
Slice the tomatoes and cheese into small rounds.
6
Slice the avocado in half, discard the pit and remove the skin.
7
Slice it lengthwise.
8
Overlap the tomato, mozzarella and avocado slices around the edge of a plate, in a fan-like pattern.
9
Mix half of the dressing with the pasta and the basil.
10
Place the pasta in the center of the plate, sprinkle with pine nuts, and pour remaining dressing over the top.
11
Serve cold.

600

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 roma tomatoes, 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, 6 ounces farfalle pasta (bowtie), 1 large avocado, and more.

Yes, Pasta Tri-Colore Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pasta Tri-Colore Salad

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