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Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad: Bright Flavors for Summer Bliss

This Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad combines smoky veggies and zesty vinaigrette for a refreshing summer dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Cavatappi Pasta Substitute with small pasta shapes like fusilli or farfalle.
For the Grilled Vegetables
  • 1 medium Zucchini Cut into thick sticks.
  • 2 medium Red Bell Peppers Halved and seeded.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Cut into thick rounds.
  • 2 ears Yellow Corn Grill on the cob.
  • 1 can Canned Artichoke Hearts Drain and pat dry.
For Freshness
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Sliced for mixing.
For Crunch and Creaminess
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios Lightly crushed.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumble or swap for goat cheese.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Made with basil, garlic, shallot, lemon juice/zest, olive oil, vinegar, and seasoning.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Blender
  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grill Basket

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and cool.
  2. Make the vinaigrette by blending basil, garlic, shallot, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.
  4. Prepare the vegetables by tossing zucchini, bell peppers, onion, and corn with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  5. Grill vegetables undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until charred and tender. Grill corn, turning occasionally.
  6. Chop the grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces and cut corn off the cob.
  7. Combine cooled pasta, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, and basil in a mixing bowl.
  8. Drizzle with vinaigrette, toss to coat, and garnish with pistachios and feta before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize by using different pasta shapes or additional grilled veggies like mushrooms. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

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