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Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad

When it's hot out like it has been the last few weeks, I like to keep some cold pasta salads on hand. That way I can throw something simple on the grill, like dogs or burgers, and have my sides already made.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword roasted red pepper, salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 261kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per package instructions. Rinse and drain well. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, fire up your grill.
  • Cut the bottom off the head of garlic. Place garlic in the middle of a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with a little olive oil and seal.
  • Place the almonds in another foil packet. Do not add oil to them.
  • Place the garlic pouch on the grill over indirect heat. Place the peppers and almond packet directly over the fire. Grill, turning the peppers every 5 minutes, until all sides of the peppers are charred and the garlic is tender (the garlic may take longer than the peppers). Shake the nuts a few times and grill until just starting to darken. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Run the peppers under cold water and remove all of the charred skin. Also remove the stem. Cut into slices, removing the seeds and any ribs.
  • Squeeze the garlic head so the garlic comes out. Sprinkle with a little bit of salt and mash with the side of a knife.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peppers, garlic paste, 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, and nuts. Add in the mozzarella and basic and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 766IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg