Grilled Vegetable Salad with Garlic Dressing
Vegetables, sweet and smoky from the grill, give pasta and cheese a jolt of flavor and color.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
28 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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2 red and/or yellow sweet peppers
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2 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise
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2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, or 8 to 10 yellow sunburst or pattypan squash*
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 cups dried tortiglioni or rigatoni
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon bottled roasted minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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3/4 cup cubed fontina cheese (3 ounces)
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1 to 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley or parsley
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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