GRILLED-VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD WITH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

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Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
3/4 pound fusilli pasta
1 cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
2 large ears fresh corn, husked
2 large zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise
1 large red onion, sliced into 3 large rounds

Steps:

  • Blend parsley, vinegar and garlic in processor until parsley is finely chopped, scraping down sides of bowl twice. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup olive oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse under cold water and drain again. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in 2 tablespoons vinaigrette.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling.
  • Brush corn, zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until cooked through and beginning to brown, turning often, about 12 minutes. Cool slightly. Cut kernels from corncobs. Cut zucchini and onion into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Add corn kernels, zucchini and onion to pasta in large bowl. Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Sunny Notto
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This pasta salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. The grilled vegetables are refreshing and the parsley vinaigrette is light and flavorful. I love to make this dish for lunch or dinner on a hot day.


Hamad MohammedAhmed
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the grilled vegetables and the parsley vinaigrette. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks and picnics because it's easy to make and it travels well.


Its_ Arian
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. I always have a few grilled vegetables left over after a cookout, and this is a great way to use them up. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Deborah Harriman
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I love this recipe because it's so healthy and flavorful. The grilled vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals, and the parsley vinaigrette is light and refreshing. I always feel good about eating this dish.


Momin Baba
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party and it was even better the next day. The flavors had a chance to meld together and the vegetables were still perfectly grilled.


Robert Craig
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I'm not a big fan of grilled vegetables, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The vegetables were grilled perfectly and the parsley vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Phumzile Phumzo
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of grilled vegetables and pasta. It's the perfect dish for a summer cookout.


Anime and DC mix
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I made this pasta salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the grilled vegetables and the parsley vinaigrette. I will definitely be making this again.


Madre Payne
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled vegetables, and they always ask for seconds. I also love that this dish is healthy and filling.


Farooq0346 Farooq
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out delicious. I also love the parsley vinaigrette. It's so flavorful and really brings the dish together.


Khaotic Alcoholic
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This grilled vegetable pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! The vegetables are always perfectly grilled and flavorful, and the parsley vinaigrette is light and refreshing. It's a great dish to bring to potlucks and picnics, too.