Grilled Vegetable Salad with Garlic Dressing



2 red and/or yellow sweet peppers
2 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise
2 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, or 8 to 10 yellow sunburst or pattypan squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups dried tortiglioni or rigatoni
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon bottled roasted minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup cubed fontina cheese (3 ounces)
1 to 2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian parsley or parsley

1. Halve sweet peppers lengthwise; remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Brush sweet peppers, eggplants, and zucchini with the 1 tablespoon oil. To grill, place vegetables on the grill rack directly over medium-hot coals. Grill, uncovered, for 8 to 12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning occasionally. Remove vegetables from grill; cool slightly. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
2. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, olive oil, water, bottled roasted minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and shake well.
3. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain again. In a large bowl combine pasta and grilled vegetables. Pour dressing over salad. Toss lightly to coat. Stir in cheese; sprinkle with parsley.

Makes 4 servings.