Karina's Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

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1 pound
gluten-free brown rice penne pasta
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1
medium zucchini, sliced
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1 pound
fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
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1 cup
grape tomatoes
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4
scallions or spring onions
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2 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil leaves
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1 tablespoon
chopped fresh mint
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1 tablespoon
chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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1
medium yellow tomato
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5 tablespoons
vegan mayo
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5 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice or rice vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon
minced fresh garlic
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1 teaspoon
dried dill
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sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the penne until it is firm to the bite- al dente. Do not overcook it.
- Drain, rinse in cool water, and drain well. Drizzle with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to coat. Place in a large salad bowl.
- In the meantime, heat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Grill the zucchini, asparagus spears, grape tomatoes and scallions until tender but still firm. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Make your dressing by combining the vegan mayo, olive oil, lemon juice or rice vinegar, garlic and dill. Set aside.
- When the veggies are cool enough to handle, slice the zucchini into half moons. Slice the asparagus spears into bite size lengths. Slice up two of the scallions.
- Add the zucchini, asparagus, sliced scallions, and grilled grape tomatoes to the cooked pasta. Add the chopped fresh herbs. Add the dressing.
- Gently toss.
- Serve with wedges of fresh yellow tomato for a splash of sunny color, and grilled scallions.
Reviewed September 18, 2012
From www.foodily.com with permission. © 2010-2012 Foodily.com, Inc.
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Makes: 6 servings
- Calories231
- Carbohydrates19.4 g
- Dietary fiber3.2 g
- Cholesterol15 mg
- Fat16.1 g
- Saturated fat2.3 g
- Sodium150 mg
- Protein5 g
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