Grilled Sausage & Veggie Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella
Nothing says backyard barbecue like a delicious pasta salad. But, if you’re looking to switch things up from the typical mayo-based options, consider trying this grilled turkey sausage pasta salad with summer veggies and smoked mozzarella. With tons of flavor, this dish is perfect for any occasion – whether it’s a family gathering or a quick weeknight dinner. So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your taste buds with this mouthwatering meal!
- 8-10 Servings
- 10 mins Prep Time
- 50 mins Total Time
Ingredients
- 1 package Shady Brook Farms® Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
- 12 oz. box of tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 yellow zucchini
- 1 green zucchini
- 2 ears of corn
- 1 yellow onion
- 8 oz. smoked mozzarella cheese
Dressing
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. dry dill
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves, sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
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Step 1
Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. -
Step 2
While the water is boiling, prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, dill, basil, and cilantro. Set aside. -
Step 3
Once the pasta is finished, drain and place in a large bowl to cool down. -
Step 4
Preheat your grill to medium high heat. -
Step 5
Prep the vegetables by cutting the peppers, zucchini and onion in half. -
Step 6
Drizzle the bell peppers, zucchini, onion, and corn with olive oil and place on the grill along with the Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage. -
Step 7
Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side and remove the veggies. -
Step 8
Continue to cook the turkey sausage until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. -
Step 9
Once everything is finished cooking, chop the veggies and slice the cooked turkey sausage. -
Step 10
Tear the mozzarella cheese into small pieces. -
Step 11
Add all of the grilled vegetables, sliced sausage, mozzarella, and dressing to the pasta in large mixing bowl and toss well to combine. -
Step 12
Top with fresh basil and enjoy.
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