ITALIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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Fire up the grill, and make use of those fresh vegetables from your garden or a favorite farmers' market to create an easy, one-of-a-kind pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash , cut into 1-inch slices
8 cherry tomatoes
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 package (8 ounces) fresh mushroom
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian dressing
1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
1/3 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Toss zucchini, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms and dressing in large bowl until well coated.
  • Brush grill rack lightly with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Place vegetables on grill, using slotted spoon. Grill uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once and brushing with remaining dressing in bowl, until crisp-tender. Refrigerate vegetables uncovered in single layer while making pasta.
  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Using same bowl with any remaining dressing, stir together Seasoning mix and cold water; set aside. Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Cut grilled vegetables in half if desired; stir vegetables and pasta into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

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