Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful grilled veggie pasta salad, perfect for a summer BBQ or light lunch! This colorful dish features perfectly grilled zucchini, peppers, squash, and tomatoes tossed with pasta, mozzarella, and a zesty herb dressing. Easy to make and bursting with fresh taste – a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 668.1 kcal

Protein 42g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

White Wine Vinegar
Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon salt
Black Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic Cloves
Fresh Thyme
Fresh Oregano
Sweet Red Peppers
Green Bell Peppers
1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick strips
Summer Squash
Red Onion
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
Linguine
Fresh Basil
Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

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How to Make Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad

**Make the Dressing:** In a medium bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified.
Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried oregano.
Divide the dressing in half. Set aside half for the pasta; reserve the other half for the vegetables.
**Prepare the Grill:** Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grates with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
**Grill the Vegetables:** Toss the bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and tomatoes with half of the reserved dressing.
Grill the vegetables in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender-crisp and slightly charred (about 18 minutes total). Brush with additional dressing halfway through grilling.
Remove the grilled vegetables from the grill and set aside to keep warm.
**Combine Salad:** In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the reserved dressing and any remaining dressing from the vegetables.
Add the chopped basil and mozzarella cheese to the pasta.
**Serve:** Arrange the warm grilled vegetables on top of the pasta salad. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

35g

Fat

43g

Carbs

23g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad?

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad?

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad has approximately 668.1 calories per serving, with about 42 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 52 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad?

The key ingredients for Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad are White Wine Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Salt, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.