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Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad

Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad: A Summer Flavor Explosion

Enjoy a vibrant Grilled Ratatouille Pasta Salad, a quick and nutritious summer dish bursting with freshness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil for grilling
  • 8 ounces short pasta such as penne or fusilli
  • 1 small zucchini halved
  • 1 small eggplant sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper cut into thick rounds
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper cut into thick rounds
  • 1 small red onion cut into thick rounds
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil preferably extra virgin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan grated, or nutritional yeast as a dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Vegetables: Halve zucchini, slice eggplant, and cut bell peppers and onion into thick rounds. Toss with canola oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Grill Vegetables: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C) and grill vegetables for 5-7 minutes until tender with char marks.
  3. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Mix grilled vegetables and cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add olive oil and red wine vinegar, and toss gently to combine.
  5. Finish and Serve: Add basil and Parmesan, adjusting seasoning as needed. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use a grill basket for small veggies and monitor pasta cooking time closely.

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