Best 8 Tuscan Pasta Salad With Grilled Vegetables Recipes

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Tuscan pasta salad with grilled vegetables is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of grilled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy dressing creates a flavorful and satisfying salad that is sure to please everyone at your table. This dish is also relatively easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TUSCAN PASTA SALAD



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Tuscan Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad with sun dried tomatoes, peppers spinach, and olives tossed in a tangy dressing. This pasta salad is perfect for your next potluck!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounce bowtie pasta (cooked and drained in cold water)
1 7 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
1 6.5 ounce can sliced olives
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup basil (chopped)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 clove garlic
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine pasta, sundried tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, spinach, basil, and parmesan cheese. Toss until combined.
  • To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk olive oil, vinegar, water, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, garlic and salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 525 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TUSCAN PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head radicchio, halved lengthwise and cored
2 bulbs fennel, cored and cut into wedges, plus 1/4 cup chopped fronds
6 baby bell peppers, halved and seeded
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces orecchiette (about 2 cups)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 ounces Parmesan cheese, shaved

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Toss the radicchio, fennel wedges and bell peppers in a large bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes for the peppers and radicchio and 6 minutes for the fennel. Let cool, then cut into small pieces.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water; shake off the excess. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the grilled vegetables and cannellini beans to the pasta; toss well. Add the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; toss. Add the Parmesan and fennel fronds and toss gently.

SICILIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD



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A great way to use fresh garden vegetables. Serve chilled as a summer salad or a side dish for steak. Can be served on top of bread or on a bed of lettuce. A recipe from Sicily.

Provided by impellizzeri kitchen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large sweet onion, peeled and halved
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 fresh tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
12 fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and zucchini on the grill and cook until slightly softened and grill marks have formed on each side, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove vegetables from grill and cut into cubes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

TUSCAN PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES



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Categories     Pasta     Side

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small head radicchio, halved lengthwise and cored
2 small bulbs fennel, cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges, plus 1/4 cup chopped fennel fronds
6 assorted baby bell peppers, halved and seeded
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces orecchiette (about 2 cups)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 ounces parmesan cheese, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high. Toss the radicchio, fennel wedges and bell peppers in a large bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and grill, turning occasionally, until charred and crisp-tender, about 4 minutes for the peppers and radicchio, 6 minutes for the fennel. Remove from the grill and let cool, then cut into small pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the label directs). Drain and rinse under cool water; shake off the excess. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the grilled vegetables, cannellini beans, the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; toss. Add the parmesan shavings and fennel fronds and toss gently. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, up to 6 hours. (Bring to room temperature before serving.)

ITALIAN PASTA VEGGIE SALAD



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This pasta salad recipe calls for a fat-free Italian dressing, your choice of veggies and some fresh ground pepper. Sound good?!

Provided by Rhonda

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 ounces fusilli pasta
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chopped mushrooms
¾ cup fat free Italian-style dressing

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes and mushrooms. Pour enough dressing over to coat; toss and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 238 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ITALIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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Fire up the grill, and make use of those fresh vegetables from your garden or a favorite farmers' market to create an easy, one-of-a-kind pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash , cut into 1-inch slices
8 cherry tomatoes
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 package (8 ounces) fresh mushroom
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms and dressing in large bowl until well coated.
  • Brush grill rack lightly with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place vegetables on grill, using slotted spoon. Grill uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once and brushing with remaining dressing in bowl, until crisp-tender. Refrigerate vegetables uncovered in single layer while making pasta.
  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Using same bowl with any remaining dressing, stir together Seasoning mix and cold water; set aside. Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Cut grilled vegetables in half if desired; stir vegetables and pasta into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

GRILLED RATATOUILLE PASTA SALAD



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Slice up grilled eggplant and zucchini and toss with hot pasta, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and mozzarella for an almost instant ratatouille-inspired pasta dinner with all sorts of nice chargrilled flavors.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Grill     Zucchini     Eggplant     Pasta Salad     Tomato     Mozzarella     Vinegar     Thyme     Basil     Summer     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Small Plates     Vegetarian     Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb.), halved lengthwise
1 medium or 2 small eggplants (about 1 lb.), cut into 1" wedges
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
10 oz. penne or casarecce pasta
1 large or 2 medium heirloom or beefsteak tomato (about 1 lb.), cut into 1" pieces
8 oz. Ciliegini (mini fresh mozzarella balls), drained, halved
2 Tbsp. white balsamic or white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. thyme leaves
1 cup basil leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium heat. Toss zucchini, eggplant, and 1/4 cup oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Grill, turning often, until steamy, tender, and charred all over, 8-12 minutes. Return to baking sheet and let cool.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Slice grilled vegetables into bite-size pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add tomato, cheese, vinegar, thyme, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 cup oil and mix to combine. Drain pasta and immediately add to bowl with vegetables. Mix well to combine, then top with basil.
  • Do Ahead: Vegetables can be grilled 3 days ahead. Transfer (whole) to an airtight container and chill.

HERB GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD



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Enjoy this scrumptious salad made with veggies and pasta - perfect side in an Italian cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 22

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 3 pieces
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
1 medium eggplant (1 1/2 lb), cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 package (16 oz) tricolor fusilli pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In large nonmetal dish or 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix dressing, Italian seasoning, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant and onion; turn to coat. Cover, or seal bag; let stand 1 hour to blend flavors.
  • Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain well; set aside.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill "wok"), or place directly on grill rack; reserve dressing.
  • Place grill basket on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning vegetables and brushing with dressing once, until tender.
  • In large serving bowl, combine pasta with reserved dressing, salt and pepper. Dice vegetables; fold into pasta in bowl. Sprinkle cheese over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Look for ripe, in-season vegetables and fresh herbs.
  • Grill the vegetables to perfection: Grilled vegetables have a slightly smoky flavor that complements the other ingredients in the salad. Be sure to grill them until they are tender but still have a little bit of bite.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together. Use a dressing that is light and flavorful, such as a vinaigrette or a pesto sauce.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad: When assembling the salad, be sure to leave some space between the ingredients. This will allow the flavors to circulate and the salad will be easier to eat.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Tuscan pasta salad is best served immediately after it is made. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will meld together and the salad will become less refreshing.

Conclusion:

Tuscan pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing summer dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its grilled vegetables, flavorful dressing, and fresh herbs, Tuscan pasta salad is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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