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Pasta Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables and Fresh Mozzarella

Name: Pasta Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables and Fresh Mozzarella
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 yellow squash or zucchini, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices; 2 red bell peppers, quartered; 12 ounces fusilli pasta, cooked, drained and cooled; 2 cups baby spinach leaves; 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size chunks; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Serves 6

Time 20 min

Sure, pasta salad is nothing new, but the summertime flavor of grilled vegetables and our tender mozzarella make it a party favorite. Feel free to change it up with different veggies or dressings.

Special Diets:

Vegetarian

High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow squash or zucchini, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
2 red bell peppers, quartered
12 ounces fusilli pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
2 cups baby spinach leaves
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size chunks
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Method

Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking.

Brush squash and peppers with olive oil and grill, flipping once, until just charred in parts and tender, about 8 minutes.

Transfer to a plate as done and set aside to let cool.

Cut into bite-size pieces.

In a large bowl, toss grilled vegetables with pasta, spinach, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, vinaigrette, salt and pepper.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 300 calories (150 from fat), 17g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 27g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 10g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 yellow squash or zucchini, cut on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices
2 red bell peppers, quartered
12 ounces fusilli pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
2 cups baby spinach leaves
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size chunks
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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