BBQ veggie & pasta salad
Background
When I have the barbecue going in the summer, I always grill some extra vegetables for later use. Bell peppers, onions, garlic bulbs, aubergines can be put straight on the BBQ, without any preparation whatsoever. When they are done just let them cool, remove the skin and the flesh can be used for lots of lovely dishes. This barbecue pasta salad is a perfect example - itβs ready within 10 minutes and itβs absolutely delicious. Served with a crispy salad, itβs ideal for a lazy summer lunch or supper.
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 bulb of garlic
- 200g pasta of your choice ( can be gluten-free)
- 2 handfuls of baby spinach
- 1 Tbsp pesto
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 4-5 pieces of sun-blushed or sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 pieces of sun blushed or dried tomatoes from a jar
- Salt and pepper
- Half a mozzarella ball
- Good quality balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Barbecue the pepper, onion and garlic and put aside the cool. Remove the skin of the opinion and the pepper then cut them into thin slices. Put them in a jar and chill until youβre ready to cook the pasta.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add the spinach leaves to the last minute of cooking, then drain.
- Push the flesh of 3 grilled garlic cloves out of their skin into a big mixing bowl. Add the pesto and lemon juice, then mix well into a paste. ( Keep the rest of the garlic for other meals)
- Add the drained pasta and spinach to the paste, then mix well to combine.
- Slice the drained tomatoes into thin strips, add these to the pasta.
- Add the onion and red pepper slices, together with their juices. Season to taste and toss well.
- Tear the mozzarella into small pieces and scatter over the pasta.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with some balsamic vinegar drizzled on top and plenty of freshly ground pepper.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Barbecue - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Seasonal - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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