Summer Vegetable and Pasta Salad

Name: Summer Vegetable and Pasta Salad
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 ear corn, husked; 1 zucchini squash, sliced into rounds; 1 yellow squash, sliced into rounds; 1 bell pepper, sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup orzo pasta; ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives; ¼ cup diced onion; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint; ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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This summer grilled vegetable pasta salad is perfect for a potluck. The roasted vegetables give the flavor of a summer barbeque and the fresh parsley and mint add a brightness to the salad. The orzo makes it hearty enough for a nice lunch. Add rotisserie chicken for extra protein and you've got a complete meal. Bring it to your next party and wait for your friends to request your recipe!

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Mealthy Tip

This recipe is so versatile because you can substitute your favorite seasonal vegetables. An easy variation would be to use diced tomato and cucumber instead of the grilled vegetables. Try queso fresco or Cotija cheese instead of the feta cheese. Any pasta will work here too; fusilli or rotini would be a great substitution. Use a gluten-free pasta or rice to make it a gluten-free meal.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 339 calories; 22g fat; 31.9g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 8mg cholesterol; 289mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 339		Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g		34%
	Saturated Fat 4g	21%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
	Monounsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 8mg		3%
Sodium 289mg		12%
Total Carbohydrate 31.9g		11%
	Dietary Fiber 4g	17%
	Sugars 7.1g
Protein 7g

Vitamin A 29%		Vitamin C 71%
Calcium 8%		Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Salads Weeknight Lunch Grill Picnic Mediterranean Zucchini Stovetop Orzo Pasta Yellow Squash Vegetarian Feta Cheese No Meat Frying Pan

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Jen the Mighty says:

I love grilling corn on the cob and adding it to anything, so pairing it with summer squash in an orzo salad was a real treat. I can totally see myself using sun-dried tomatoes in here as well for even more flavor.

Laura Griffin says:

This summer vegetable pasta salad is light and delicious. I am obsessed with orzo pasta and it goes perfect in this dish. Perfect for potlucks or other casual gatherings, or for a light lunch or dinner.