Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
A colorful pasta salad with smoky grilled zucchini, peppers, red onion, tomatoes, feta, fresh basil, and a bright lemon-red wine vinaigrette.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the grill to medium-high, then clean and lightly oil the grate.
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Step 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 tsp (6 gr) salt. Cook the fusilli until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly under cool water.
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Step 3
Place the zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil and toss to coat.
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Step 4
Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until tender and marked. Remove each piece as it finishes and let cool slightly.
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Step 5
Cut the grilled vegetables into bite-size pieces. Combine them in the large mixing bowl with the cooled pasta and cherry tomatoes.
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Step 6
Whisk the remaining 4 tbsp (60 ml) olive oil with the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, remaining ½ tsp (3 gr) salt, and black pepper.
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Step 7
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta mixture and toss well. Fold in the feta and basil, then rest before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly or refrigerate within 2 hours. Store covered at 4°C or colder and consume within 3 days.
Risk factors
- Burns from the grill, boiling water, or steam
- Perishable cooked pasta and feta held at room temperature