Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Pasta Salad
Tomato and Eggplant together is such a great combination. It is amazing with rice, risotto, on toast and pasta too. Sweet juicy cherry tomatoes with the creamy eggplant makes the dish so delicious. The best part of this Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Pasta Salad is that it tastes great even at room temperature. You can pack it for your Beach Picnic, or potluck party. If you like chicken and got some left over roasted chicken, add that for extra bite. You can also add some shrimp to the salad to make it more filling.
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Ingredients for this easy Pasta Salad
Here is what I used for the pasta salad
Cherry tomatoesEggplantPasta - I used chickpea pasta, but you can use regular flour pasta too.Easy lemon Parmesan salad dressing - recipe provided in recipe cardSalad Greens
EXTRA TOPPINGS YOU CAN ADD :
Chicken bitesShrimpPickled red onioncapersCrispy fried tofuChopped cucumber and celeryBoiled chickpeas
What about the salad dressing ?
This lemon Parmesan salad dressing is my go-to dressing for any pasta dish. It is zingy and so refreshing. You need:
Lemon zest and JuiceParmesan cheeseSaltPepperExtra Virgin Olive OilYou can add some chili flakes for some subtle heat
How to prepare this Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Pasta Salad
Season the eggplant and cherry tomatoes with salt and drizzle a little oil. Bake at preheated oven 400 F for 20 minutes. Once done, prepare the salad dressing. In a big bowl add lemon zest, juice, salt, pepper, grated Parmesan cheese and extra virgin olive oil. Whisk to make the dressing. Drop the roasted eggplant and tomatoes Add the boiled pasta and give it a toss. Scatter some salad green and mix it around Grate more Parmesan cheese on top and enjoy the Pasta Salad.
Can you make the dish in advance?
Boiling the pasta and making the dressing takes less than 10 minutes. If you have to make in advance, you can roast the tomatoes and eggplant a day in advance and add it to the pasta salad when making the dish. We eat Pasta at least once a week, and we have always been a big fan of light pasta, especially on warm days. This Pasta Salad acts as a lovely blank canvas to add your choice of vegetables and protein. It is great for parties, outdoor picnic, potluck gatherings and even for lunchbox. CLICK TO TRY OTHER PASTA DISHES
