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Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad

July 3, 2016 by Judith Hanneman

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Grill roasted veggies are added to the mix in this perfect pasta salad.

Roasted veggies and pasta give this salad a great flavor. Combine it with a sweet and fruity dressing and this salad is perfection.

Pasta Salad – Roasted Veggies Make It Happen

How you roast veggies is up to you. Since it’s summer, I use my gas grill and a BBQ grill tray.

First of all, I start by slicing my veggies and tossing them with a bit of olive oil. Garlic infused olive oil is perfect.  It imparts a wonderful flavor.

I chose typical summer vegetable for this salad. Use whatever veggies you like the most!

Just add chicken and fresh garden veggies to your slow cooker and voila--a chicken version of ratatoulle. Healthy and delicious.

Pasta Shapes

Spiral pasta is my favorite shape to use in salads, and my next choice is penne. However, there are so many shapes to choose that whatever strikes your fancy will probably work.

One interesting shape is gemelli. Gemelli maintains it’s body even after cooking. That makes it a good choice when you want your salad to be more filling.

Grill roasted veggies are added to the mix in this perfect pasta salad.

Ahhh…The Dressing

I tried to think outside the box on the dressing. Most pasta salads use a mayonnaise or vinaigrette-based dressing. But I wanted to see if something sweet would work and it did.

Recently, I made a lemon poppy seed dressing experimenting with substituting a convenience ingredient.  Sweet dressings lend themselves to  fruit-based salads, but I found it worked very well with this vegetable-based salad.

If you don’t think that taste would appeal to you, then it’s fine to use a vinaigrette or even a bottled Italian dressing.

The Recipe

 

Grill roasted veggies are added to the mix in this perfect pasta salad.
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Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad

Roasted veggies and pasta give this salad a great flavor. Combine it with a sweet and fruity dressing and this salad is perfection.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: pasta, salads, side dishes, vegetarian dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta salad recipe, roasted vegetables
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked spiral pasta drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium zucchini courgette sliced about 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash sliced about 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut in 1-inch squares
  • 1 baby eggplant aubergine sliced in 1/4-inch slices
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Lemon Poppy Dressing click the link for dressing recipe

Instructions

  • Heat grill to medium-high heat. If using your oven, preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • For oven roasting, line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with the olive oil.
  • If using a grill, place vegetables in a single layer and grill for about 10 minutes, turning the veggies half way through the cook time.
  • If using the oven, spread the veggies in a single layer on the prepared pan; roast for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to brown.
  • Toss the roasted vegetables and pasta to combine.
  • Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Serve either at room temperature or chill for about 1 hour to serve cold.
  • Store leftover salad in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1140IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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