GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more substantial, I added pasta. Then, to give the salad a Mediterranean flair, I tossed in some olives and feta cheese. -Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 26 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

1 pound fusilli or pasta of your choice
2 medium eggplant
2 medium zucchini
2 medium yellow summer squash
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut in half and seeds removed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl and set aside., Meanwhile, cut the eggplant, zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 3/4-in.-thick slices. Brush the eggplant, zucchini, summer squash, red onion and red pepper with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables, covered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until crisp-tender. When cool enough to handle, cut into cubes., Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, parsley and grilled vegetables to the pasta. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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Mirex Serafina

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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.

Samma Ch

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I love this pasta salad! It's so fresh and flavorful.

Rose Awinja

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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

Mr SONU

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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

MARSMELLO ABIR

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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh vegetables and the flavorful dressing. I've already had several requests for the recipe.

Billy Moore

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This pasta salad is a great way to use up fresh summer vegetables. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I especially love the combination of the sweet tomatoes, the salty feta, and the tangy olives. I will definitely be making this

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