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    Soulfully Made » Salads » Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

    Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

    Nikki Lee Published:May 25, 2018 | Updated: August 20, 2020

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    Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is a mixture of delicious pasta mixed with the cream of the summer crops veggies. These crisp grilled vegetables along with rotini pasta are tossed in a light dressing and loaded with beautiful color and flavor.

    an overhead shot of this colorful grilled summer vegetable pasta salad recipe with crumbled cheese, rotini noodles, and chopped veggies

    This time of year so many fresh vegetable are in our grocery stores and local markets. They are so delicious, affordable, and healthy to eat. I love to use them in salads, pasta, and as side dishes. This pasta salad has an assortment of garden fresh veggies, that will sure be a hit on your spring and summer table.

    I don't know about you but I love all these vegetables. The summer yellow squash, zucchini, all the color of bell pepper (I used red, yellow, orange, and green) red onion, corn, and asparagus. Michigan Asparagus sent me 4 beautiful bundles of gorgeous asparagus. Y'all make your way to the stores and look for it while it is in season now. There truly is a big difference in taste. Delish!

    an overhead shot of this colorful grilled summer vegetable pasta salad recipe with crumbled cheese, rotini noodles, and chopped veggies

    I cheated just a bit on the bell peppers, my grocery store has them already sliced in big rings which were perfect for this dish. You can also purchase sliced zucs and squash too. Really just about anything, your produce section will be glad to assist, if you are short on time.

    If using an outdoor grill, I like to grill mine cut lengthwise and in half. Today was a bit rainy so I opted for the indoor grill pan. This is what is nice about this dish, you can use either. The grill does add an amazing smokey flavor, so if you can use it I recommend it.

    What you need for Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

    • Zucchini
    • Yellow Squash
    • Red Onion
    • Corn
    • Bell Pepper (An assortment of colors makes this beautiful)
    • Asparagus
    • Pasta
    • Olive Oil
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • Dijon Mustard (Stone Ground or Regular)
    • Dried Basil, Parsley, Oregano
    • Garlic Powder
    • Lemon Juice
    • Salt & Pepper to taste
    • Feta Cheese, crumbled
    • Grape Tomatoes

    How to make Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

    Step 1:  Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and let cool while cooking.

    Step 2:   Mix dressing ingredients together in a measuring bowl.

    Step 3:   Slice squash and onion into halves or large slices. Slice bell pepper into thick ringed slices. Leave corn and asparagus whole. Brush on or drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.

    Step 4:   Set outdoor grill to high heat or cast iron grill over medium high heat. Grill until al dente or desired doneness. Remove and slice into bite sized chunks. Run knife down corn to remove kernels.

    an closeup of the grilled veggies used in this colorful grilled summer vegetable pasta salad recipe

    Step 5:   In a large bowl toss pasta, vegetables, and dressing together.

    an closeup of the noodles, grilled vegetables, and dry seasonings used in this colorful grilled summer vegetable pasta salad recipe

    Step 6:   Top with feta cheese and tomatoes.

    Serve immediately warm or cover and refrigerate until serving.

    a bowl of this grilled summer vegetable pasta with colorful fresh and grilled veggies

    This pasta salad is the perfect side for a cookout, picnic and is really hearty enough for a meatless main dish. It's all the summer's bounty of veggies served up in one bowl. Light up those grills and get ready for something delicious for all those holidays by the pool or pack this in your picnic basket for a day in the sun with family and friends!

    Hope you enjoy!

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    an overhead shot of this colorful grilled summer vegetable pasta salad recipe with crumbled cheese, rotini noodles, and chopped veggies

    Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.86 from 7 votes
    Grilled Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad is a mixture of delicious pasta mixed with the cream of the summer crops veggies. These crisp grilled vegetables along with rotini pasta are tossed in a light dressing and loaded with beautiful color and flavor.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Sides
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 264 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb pasta, (I used rotini)

    Summer Vegetables

    • 2 medium zucchini squash
    • 2 medium yellow squash
    • 2 ears corn
    • ½ red onion
    • 1 lb asparagus
    • 2 bell peppers, sliced thick , (I use an assortment of colors)
    • olive oil to brush on veggies

    Dressing

    • 4 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 4 tablespoon red wine vinegar, (I use 2)
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 2 teaspoon basil, dried
    • 2 teaspoon parsley, dried
    • 2 teaspoon oregano, dried
    • salt and pepper to tast

    Toppings

    • 2 to 4 ounces feta cheese
    • ½ pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half

    Instructions
     

    • Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water. Drain and let cool while cooking.
    • Mix dressing ingredients together in a measuring bowl.
    • Slice squash and onion into halves or large slices. Slice bell pepper into thick ringed slices. Leave corn and asparagus whole. Brush on or drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
    • Set outdoor grill to high heat or cast iron grill over medium high heat. Grill until al dente or desired doneness. Remove and slice into bite sized chunks. Run knife down corn to remove kernels.
    • In a large bowl toss pasta, vegetables, and dressing together. 
    • Top with feta cheese and tomatoes.
    • Serve immediately warm or cover and refrigerate until serving. 

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    As it sits in the refrigerator the flavors intensify. I typically make this the morning I am serving and let it sit in the refrigeration for a few hours to overnight.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 264 kcal Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 10 g Fat: 13 g Saturated Fat: 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 467 mg Fiber: 5 g Sugar: 7 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Liz @ Books n' Cooks says

      June 04, 2018 at 8:38 am

      I love the mix of veggies you put in here - pretty much everything growing in my garden. 🙂 Look forward to trying it later this summer!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        June 04, 2018 at 8:01 pm

        Yes! I love all the veggies too! I hope you enjoy it! I like it warm as well as cold!

        Reply
    2. anne says

      May 29, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      Yum! That is my kind of pasta salad!

      Reply
    3. Hezzi-D says

      May 27, 2018 at 9:36 am

      I lvoe this idea! Grilled veggies in a pasta salad sounds yummy.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 27, 2018 at 11:00 am

        Thank you! You can't go wrong with grilled veggie in my opinion! So much flavor!

        Reply
    4. Jolene says

      May 27, 2018 at 7:53 am

      I definitely do not grill enough vegetables, need to change that! This looks fantastic!

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 27, 2018 at 8:03 am

        Yes! They are so delicious grilled!

        Reply
    5. Christie says

      May 26, 2018 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      I could eat pasta salad every day! SO many different types and such delicious flavors.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 27, 2018 at 8:02 am

        I could too! Love all kinds of pasta salad!

        Reply
    6. Sue Lau says

      May 25, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      I know you'll probably hear this over and over, but the colors in this are amazing! It makes it naturally inviting.

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 26, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        Thank you Sue! Those veggies are full of delicious flavor and beautiful color! They are the star of the dish! <3

        Reply
    7. Ruth Justice says

      May 25, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      My grown son will not eat zucchini or anything it is in. Can I use grilled eggplant in it's place?

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        May 25, 2018 at 8:09 pm

        Absolutely!! Eggplant would be fabulous too!

        Reply

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