Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad
This Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad is perfect for barbecues and spring picnics. Grilled vegetables, pasta, and a citrus dressing come together in minutes to create this bright, flexible, and plant-based side dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. pasta regular or gluten free
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped, seeds removed
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 lb. asparagus ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
for the dressing:
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta over the stove as you normally would; drain it and set it aside.
- Next, prepare the dressing: whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, dijon, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Slice the tomatoes then place them into a large bowl.
- Add the bell pepper, onion and asparagus to a separate bowl, then drizzle them with olive oil and use your hands to toss until they're coated in the oil.
- Heat your grill to medium heat (350-375°), and place the asparagus directly onto the grill and the pepper and onion in a grill pan (this works best so you can ensure they don't fall through the grates).
- Grill everything for 5 minutes, then use tongs to give everything a good toss and grill for 2-3 more minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Place the pepper, onion and asparagus onto a large cutting board, then roughly chop them and place them into the bowl with the tomatoes. Add the pasta to that same bowl, then pour the dressing over top and use kitchen tongs to toss.
- Enjoy this salad warm, or place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and enjoy it chilled.
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Storage: store pasta salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days
*To make gluten free: use your favorite gluten free pasta!
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2102IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg