Roasted Veggies Pasta Salad
Ingredients
The pasta and vegetables
-
3
cups
dry short pasta of your choice
-
4
cups
broccoli florets
-
1
each
yellow bell pepper, sliced
-
1
each
red bell pepper, sliced
-
1
each
orange bell pepper, sliced
-
8
oz
sliced mushrooms
-
2
tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
-
1
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
ground black pepper
The dressing
-
¼
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
-
2
tbsp
unpasteurized honey
-
2
tbsp
fresh lemon juice
-
1
tbsp
Dijon mustard
-
1
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
-
1
tbsp
chopped fresh thyme leaves
-
1
clove
garlic, minced
-
½
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
ground black pepper
-
½
tsp
chili pepper flakes
Toppings
-
½
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
-
¼
cup
chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast the vegetables in the oven for about 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until soft and slightly darkened.
- While the vegetables roast, whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl until emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and dressing, and toss well.
- Let the salad rest for a couple of hours to meld flavors before serving, if possible.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
426
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
55g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
769mg
Cholesterol
7mg
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