Flavor Bomb Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
Is there anything more enjoyable than grilling colorful vegetables? With this recipe, we'll prepare a pasta salad that's both healthy and delicious. The smoky taste of grilled vegetables, juicy tomatoes, and protein-packed chickpeas give this salad a unique twist. Plus, the quickly prepared Italian dressing delights the palate. Are you ready to create wonders in the kitchen?
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 225 grams mini farfalle pasta (can be gluten-free)
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
- 425 grams canned chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chopped basil
- Neutral oil (as needed)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- For garnish: chopped fresh basil, vegan Parmesan, red pepper flakes
Boil a large pot of water. Add salt, garlic powder, and Italian herbs. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions. Then drain and rinse with cold water, set aside.
Chop the tomatoes. Slice the zucchini and bell peppers into 1/4 inch slices. Cut the onion into half-inch slices and skewer them.
Brush the grill pan with oil and heat it. Place the zucchini, peppers, and onions on the grill, oil them, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until grill marks appear. Remove the skewers and set aside.
Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, grilled vegetables, chickpeas, and basil. Drizzle the dressing over and mix. Adjust the taste and serve. Add desired garnishes on top.
Flavor Bomb Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad Cooking Tips
When grilling vegetables, pressing them occasionally creates nice grill marks. Be careful not to overcook the pasta, or your salad may become mushy. You can prepare the salad in advance and store it in the fridge, but don't forget to keep it in a sealed container!
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