Ratatouille Pasta Salad

Pasta salad recipe features simmered eggplant pieces tossed with dressing prepared from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, coarse salt, chopped fresh basil, dried ground mustard and fresh ground black pepper. Eggplant mixture is tossed with chopped tomatoes, thinly sliced zucchini, thinly sliced white or yellow onion, chopped green bell pepper, and fresh green bell pepper to create ratatouille-style pasta salad.

Ingredients -
1 small (1 pound) Eggplant, cut into half inch cubes
1 cup Water
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons chopped Fresh Basil Leaves or 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground Mustard
1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
1 medium Zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small Onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 small Green Bell Pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
 
Preparation:

1. In a 3 quart saucepan, add 1 cup of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil.

2. Add the eggplant cubes.

3. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil.

4. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes or until the eggplant is tender.

5. Drain.

6. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, basil, mustard and black pepper.

7. Transfer the eggplant and dressing to a large serving bowl.

8. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss to combine.

9. Cover and place in the fridge for 3 hours or until chilled.

10. Serve.

 



Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Sour Cream

For salads and dressings calling for sour cream, substitute with plain non-fat yogurt.


Pasta Salad Making Tips -
Mandarin Oranges

Fresh mandarin oranges are available from January to May. They are perfect for salads calling for canned mandarin oranges or regular orange slices.


Recipe Ideas:
Rotini Pasta Salad
Salmon And Avocado Pasta Salad
Salmon Pasta Salad
Salmon Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Salsa Pasta Salad
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