GARDEN VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Garden Vegetable Pasta Salad image

Provided by Lizzie Rodriquez

Time 50m

Yield 26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb fusilli or 1 lb pasta, of your choice
2 medium eggplants
2 medium zucchini
2 medium 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
crumbled feta cheese
2 (2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe olives, drained
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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 171.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 193.9, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3, Protein 3.8