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Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad
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Photography by Chris Rov Costa for Edible San Diego
Ingredients
- 2 medium Italian eggplants (about 1 pound each), peeled and cut into into ½ inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 4 teaspoons dried oregano
- A pinch of salt
- 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, cut into thin strips
- 4 ounces fresh arugula
- 6 ounces vegan mozzarella (preferably Miyoko’s), cut into small cubes
- 12 ounces whole-grain pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Place eggplant in a bowl with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, and salt and toss to coat. Transfer to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Cook pasta to taste. When cooked, cool down with a rinse of cold water.
- In a large serving dish, combine the pasta, eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and vegan mozzarella. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Optional garnish: Drizzle balsamic vinegar on top and scatter with halved fresh cherry tomatoes.
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