Pasta Salad and Grilled Summer Vegetables Recipe

Pasta Salad And Grilled Summer Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 8 ounces radiatore or other small pasta
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup halved ripe cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 cup white mushrooms, lightly rinse, patted dry and quartered

Method

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10minutes
2. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl
3. Preheat the grill
4. In a small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and black pepper
5. Pour enough dressing onto the pasta to coat
6. Add the tomatoes and parsley and toss to combine
7. Set aside
8. In a large bowl, combine the zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms
9. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste
10. Toss to coat
11. Transfer the vegetables to a lightly oiled grill basket
12. Place the basket on the hot grill and cook until the vegetables are grilled on the outside and slightly tender on the inside, 12 to 15 minutes
13. Add the grilled vegetables to the pasta mixture and toss to combine
14. Serve warm or at room temperature

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