Grilled Vegetable Pasta Salad

A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad featuring grilled vegetables tossed with balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any grilled meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb pasta
• 2 zucchinis, sliced lengthwise
• 2 yellow bell peppers, halved and deseeded
• 1 red onion, sliced into rings
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside to cool

Preheat grill to medium-high heat

In a bowl, toss zucchinis, bell peppers, and red onion with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper

Grill vegetables until tender and lightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side

Remove from grill and let cool slightly

Chop grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl

Add cherry tomatoes, cooked pasta, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil to the bowl with grilled vegetables

Toss gently to combine

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving

Serve chilled, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired