Grilled Vegetable Salad with Garlic Dressing

Vegetables, sweet and smoky from the grill, give pasta and cheese a jolt of flavor and color.


Grilled Vegetable Salad with Garlic Dressing


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 28 mins
Servings: Makes 4 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2    red and/or yellow sweet peppersOn Sale
  • 2    Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwiseOn Sale
  • 2  medium  zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, or 8 to 10 yellow sunburst or pattypan squash*On Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  olive oilOn Sale
  • 2  cups  dried tortiglioni or rigatoniOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  waterOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  bottled roasted minced garlicOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  cubed fontina cheese (3 ounces)On Sale
  • 1  to 2 tablespoons  snipped fresh Italian parsley or parsleyOn Sale

Directions
1.
Halve sweet peppers lengthwise; remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Brush sweet peppers, eggplants, and zucchini with the 1 tablespoon oil. To grill, place vegetables on the grill rack directly over medium-hot coals. Grill, uncovered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. Remove vegetables from grill; cool slightly. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
2.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, olive oil, water, bottled roasted minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
3.
Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain again. In a large bowl combine pasta and grilled vegetables. Pour dressing over salad. Toss lightly to coat. Stir in cheese; sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 servings.

Note
If using sunburst or pattypan squash, precook for 3 minutes in a small amount of boiling water before grilling.

Make-Ahead Tip
Cut up cheese; wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Prepare dressing; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Remove from refrigerator about 15 minutes before tossing with salad.

Nutrition information
Calories 369, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 317 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 12 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 38%, Vitamin C 113%, Calcium 12%, Iron 18%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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