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Grilled Zucchini & Chickpea Pasta Salad

Grilled Zucchini and Chickpea Pasta Salad

 

Grilled Zucchini and Chickpea Pasta Salad

A nutritious dish that's perfect for summer - crisp veggies, plant-based protein, and a deliciously light dressing! With the perfect balance of carbs, protein, healthy fats, and fiber, it's a great choice for meal prepped lunches ahead of a busy week, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at a BBQ.
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ozs Chickpea Pasta (dry)
  • cup Frozen Peas
  • 2 Zucchini (chopped)
  • ½ cup Red Onion (sliced)
  • 1⅓ tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided)
  • 1 Lemon (juiced)
  • 2 Garlic (clove, minced)
  • Sea Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ cup Fresh Dill (chopped)

Method
 

  1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to the package directions. In the final five minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas to the pot to cook. Drain everything and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium heat. Toss the zucchini and onion with half of the oil. Add to a grill basket and grill until the veggies are slightly charred, about five to seven minutes.
  3. Mix the lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, pepper, and remaining oil. Toss this mixture together with the pasta, peas, and veggies, and garnish with the dill. Enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers:

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

Serving Size:

One serving is approximately 1 1/2 cups.

More Flavor:

Add goat cheese.

Additional Toppings:

Slivered almonds, walnuts, and/or lemon zest.
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Devine Nutrition Founder
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Kelly Devine, MS, RDN, LDN, is a registered dietitian, fitness coach, marathoner and maestro of healthy fun. Through Devine Nutrition, she instigates health, friendship and (sometimes sudsy) fun in her native Southside Chicago through classes, coaching, events and laugh-as-you-go pub runs.

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Kelly Devine
MS, RDN, LDN

Devine Nutrition Founder
Run to Pub Founder
Registered Dietitian

Kelly Devine, MS, RDN, LDN, is a registered dietitian, fitness coach, marathoner and maestro of healthy fun. Through Devine Nutrition, she instigates health, friendship and (sometimes sudsy) fun in her native Southside Chicago through classes, coaching, events and laugh-as-you-go pub runs.

Individual Nutrition Coaching

Want to schedule an appointment with Kelly? Most insurance accepted.
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