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Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad #BBQWeek

May 22, 2017 by Quinn Caudill 21 Comments

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This post is sponsored by Michigan Asparagus. All opinions are my own. I was compensated for writing this post. #BBQWeek

 If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy vinaigrette.

If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

Welcome to #BBQWeek
Let’s fire up the grill, serve up some burgers or steaks or chicken and some delicious sides and desserts! Follow #BBQWeek so you don’t miss one delicious recipe.There are more than 20 recipes this week from some amazing bloggers. We also have a great giveaway sponsored by Michigan Asparagus..

  • Best Grilled Vegetables (with Asparagus) from Feeding Big
  • Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef) + Asparagus with Gochujang Sauce from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Grilled Asparagus and Parmesan Pasta with Toasted Pecansfrom Tip Garden
  • Grilled Asparagus Nachos from Red Cottage Chronicles
  • Grilled Asparagus Haloumi Salad from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
  • Grilled Asparagus Tart from A Day In The Life On The Farm
  • Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze and Toasted Pecans from Family Around The Table
  • Grilled Breakfast Flatbreas with Asparagus and Bacon from Caroline’s Cooking
  • Grilled Citrus Chicken and Asparagus Packets from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
  • Grilled Hoisin Chicken and Asparagus Summer Rolls from Palatable Pastime

Michigan Asparagus is giving one winner two grilling baskets and $50 gift card.

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Giveaway is open to residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Prize will be sent after the close of the giveaway. Bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Thank you to Michigan Asparagus for sponsoring #BBQWeek and offering the amazing prize package.

If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

One of my wife’s favorite sides is simple grilled vegetables. When I told her I was going to turn it into a pasta salad she looked at me funny. This happens often but you would think after 25 years she would trust me a little “on my recipes”. I am usually always right. Well, at least about food. Everything else, not so much!

If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

What makes this Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad is the fresh Michigan Asparagus and how easy it is to make. The roasted garlic and basil vinaigrette brings all the flavors together. No meed to marinade the vegetables, just rub them with oil and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.

If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

We love asparagus, especially this time of year, when its harvest time in Michigan. Did you know that Michigan Asparagus season is from early May through June? Asparagus grows very fast, up to ½ an inch per hour, under perfect conditions. Sometimes fields are harvested twice a day and over the course of a 7 week season, each field is picked 25-45 times as new spears continue to emerge. The spears are had harvested and snapped instead of cut.

 

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If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

Pin ItIf you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

 Join me and my blogging friends as we bring you #BBQWeek this week. I hope you check out all of their wonderful recipes and great blogs. Enjoy and fire up that grill

If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWee
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Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. 
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Ingredients
  • 1 bunch of asparagus about 20 spears
  • 16 oz Farfalle pasta (Bow Tie)
  • 1/2 red onion, thick sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 small eggplant, sliced lengthwise
  • 12 oz. mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • shaved parmesan
Roasted Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette:
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 10-15 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 head of roasted garlic
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 2 tbsp. tarragon vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp. grated parmesan
Instructions
Roasted Garlic and Basil Vinaigrette:
  1. In a food processor or blender add all of the vinaigrette ingredients except oil. Process and slowly add oil while processor is running, until combined. Set aside.

  2. Heat the grill to medium heat. Drizzle veggies Drizzle the zucchini, squash, and asparagus with some olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Grill vegetables for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through. Let vegetables cool. When cool cut into bite size pieces.

  3. Cook pasta according the package directions. Drain and place pasta into a large bowl. 

  4. Add the grilled vegetables and sliced tomatoes to the pasta.  Pour vinaigrette over pasta and vegetables, Stir until everything is evenly coated. Add shaved parmesan. Salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe Notes

First published by Quinn Caudill for DadWhats4Dinner.com ©2017

Recipe inspired by Izzy @ She likes Food

I will be bringing my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad recipe to Freedom Fridays, Fiesta Friday and Weekend Potluck . Checkout my Link Parties page for other great places to find new recipes.If you love pasta salad you will be blown away with my Grilled Asparagus Pasta Salad for #BBQWeek. Veggies grilled to perfection with a tangy basil and roasted garlic vinaigrette. #BBQWeek

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Filed Under: Easy, Grilled, Healthy, Low Fat, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish

About Quinn Caudill

"Quinn is the author, photographer and recipe designer over at DadWhats4Dinner. He enjoys cooking for family and friends and being creative in the kitchen. He makes ordinary everyday food extraordinary. He lives just north of Cincinnati with his wife of 24 years, three kids and three cats. His kids have well-developed palates and his youngest daughter is now working with him on the blog creating recipes for her own page "Cooking with Ella". Follow him on: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter or Instagram."

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Comments

  1. Carlee says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:57 am

    This looks so good and perfect for a BBQ! I usually end up roasting asparagus, but I’ve been trying to be a bit more creative lately.

    Reply
  2. Kathy B says

    May 22, 2017 at 7:58 am

    I love roasted asparagus with a little lemon and butter.

    Reply
  3. Jolene Martinelli says

    May 22, 2017 at 8:58 am

    So glad I got a grill with a side burner this time so I can make this whole dish outside! No heating up the house 🙂

    Reply
  4. carolinescookingblog says

    May 22, 2017 at 1:16 pm

    Do love grilled veggies in a salad!

    Reply
  5. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    May 23, 2017 at 11:57 am

    Yay for this time of the year! This is the perfect pasta salad for BBQ’s and potlucks! Love that beautiful grilled asparagus in there, that’s my favorite veggie during the spring.

    Reply
  6. Tiffany Meiter says

    May 24, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    Yum! I loooove Asparagus, especially on the girl. This is the perfect summer side dish.

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      May 24, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      You will be the hit at your next cookout with this salad. Thanks for stopping by Tiffany!

      Reply
  7. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says

    May 24, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    This really looks delicious!! I love green asparagus in salads. Yum!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      May 24, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      It is really good. Thanks for stopping by Vanessa!

      Reply
  8. Jeni says

    May 24, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    mmmmm, grilled asparagus! I adore it. And what a pretty pasta salad! This is a perfect Memorial Day weekend dish!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      May 24, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks Jeni!

      Reply
  9. Jolina says

    May 24, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    There’s something about grilled veggies isn’t there? It brings out their natural sweetness I think. This pasta looks awesome. Perfect now that there’s lots of gorgeous asparagus available!

    Reply
  10. Ashley says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Oh my goodness! This looks delicious! I love grilled asparagus and love the idea of mixing with pasta!

    Reply
  11. kelly reci says

    May 25, 2017 at 3:38 am

    I love this recipe! would like to try this out!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      May 25, 2017 at 8:21 am

      Thanks Kelli! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  12. Nidhi Chauhan says

    May 26, 2017 at 1:19 am

    WOW! These looks delicious. I love grilled Yum! I love Asparagus and love to win this prize pack. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      May 26, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Hope you win and thanks for stopping by Nidhi!

      Reply
  13. Lorena Keech says

    May 26, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    We do like it on the grill. But we also roast it in the oven with olive oil. Love asparagus pretty much any way.

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      June 5, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      My kids like it both ways but it is nice to grill in the summer.

      Reply
  14. Shelby says

    May 27, 2017 at 7:32 am

    The flavors sound delicious! I love summer salads with vinaigrette rather than mayo based.

    Reply
    • Quinn Caudill says

      June 5, 2017 at 5:46 pm

      Thanks Shelby! Love the name it is my mothers..

      Reply

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