Bow Tie Surprise With Grilled Garden Veggies Recipe
Description:
🥗 Perky pasta salad with grilled veggies. Perfect for a cookout, or as an interesting side dish salad. This delightful Bow Tie Surprise is a go-to recipe for many, especially during barbeques and gatherings.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Calories per Serving: 301.4
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)
Keywords:
Beans, Vegetable, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kosher, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Apple cider vinegar | 2 tbsp |
| Bow tie pasta | 2 cups |
| Fresh parsley | 1/2 cup |
| Onion | 1 |
| Tomatoes | 4 |
| Zucchini | 2 |
| Fresh basil | 3 leaves |
Nutrition Facts per Serving:
- Calories: 301.4
- Fat: 6.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 31.9mg
- Sodium: 26.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 49.1g
- Fiber: 7.6g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 12.8g
Instructions:
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Prepare Bean Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix together the beans, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.
- Refrigerate the mixture for several hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
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Cook Pasta:
- Cook the bow tie pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain the cooked pasta and rinse it under cold water until cool.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Toss the cooled pasta with the prepared bean mixture.
- Stir in the fresh parsley, salt, pepper, and enough vinaigrette to moisten the salad.
- Refrigerate the pasta salad until needed.
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Prepare Grilled Veggies:
- Parboil the onion to soften its texture.
- Cut the onion and tomatoes into quarters, and slice the zucchini into 1-inch chunks.
- Brush the vegetables with olive oil and thread them onto skewers.
- Grill the skewered vegetables, turning them often, until they are lightly charred and tender.
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Assemble and Serve:
- Chop the grilled vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the grilled veggies into the prepared pasta salad.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve the Bow Tie Surprise with Grilled Garden Veggies as a delightful side dish or main course.
Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious pasta salad with the added goodness of grilled vegetables, perfect for any occasion! 🍽️🥒🍅
