Salads

Fresh Farfalle Pasta Salad

Name: Fresh Farfalle Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italienne
Ingredients: 7 oz farfalle pasta; 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 3.5 oz corn; 3.5 oz shredded carrots; 3.5 oz ham or chicken (optional); 1.75 oz black olives (optional); 1.75 oz grated cheese (Parmesan or Swiss); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar; Salt and pepper

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated May 29, 2026

A light and crunchy Mediterranean-style salad made with farfalle pasta, topped with fresh vegetables and grated cheese. Perfect for a quick and refreshing meal.

Prep⏱️ 10 min

Cook🔥 10 min

Servings👥 4 servings

Difficulty📊 Very Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

7 oz farfalle pasta
7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
3.5 oz corn
3.5 oz shredded carrots
3.5 oz ham or chicken (optional)
1.75 oz black olives (optional)
1.75 oz grated cheese (Parmesan or Swiss)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar
Salt and pepper

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Directions

1
Cook the farfalle in boiling salted water, drain, and let cool.
2
Add the vegetables: cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and shredded carrots.
3
Mix well with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice or vinegar.
4
Sprinkle with grated cheese to finish.

💡 Chef's Tip

You can prepare this salad the day before and keep it in the refrigerator. Add the cheese just before serving. Adapt the ingredients according to your preferences and what you have on hand.