Description
This colorful Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad features smoky grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion tossed with tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, artichoke hearts, arugula, Parmesan, and a bright basil vinaigrette. Perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 large red onion
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 lb fusilli or cavatappi pasta
- 3 cups arugula or chopped spinach
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 14 oz can artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Basil vinaigrette
- For garnish: basil leaves and Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan on the stove.
2. Cut and prepare the zucchini, peppers, and onion. Drizzle with oil, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the zucchini for 3 to 4 minutes per side until tender with grill marks. Grill peppers for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. Grill onions for 4 to 5 minutes per side until tender and charred.
4. Transfer grilled vegetables to a cutting board, let cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
5. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
6. In a large bowl, combine pasta, grilled vegetables, arugula, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese.
7. Add the basil vinaigrette and toss until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If the pasta absorbs too much dressing, refresh with a drizzle of olive oil or extra vinaigrette.
Not freezer-friendly, but delicious served cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 301mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 4mg