Sesame Pasta Salad

By mrspolanco77

Ingredients

• 1 small eggplant unpeeled
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in 1/4 inch slices
• 4 oz portobello or cremini mushrooms, cut in 1/4 slices
• 2 red bell peppers, cut in 1 inch strips
• 8 oz thin spaghetti, cooked and cooled to room temperature
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion, include tops
• 3 T finely chopped parsley
• Sesame Vinaigrette
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• Sesame Vinaigrette
• 2 T soy sauce
• 1 1/2 T dark sesame oil
• 1 T balsamic
• 1 T water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Line jelly roll pan with aluminum foil, spray and preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2. Cut eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices and cut slices into 1/2 inch strips. Arrange eggplant, sweet potato, mushrooms, bell peppers on pan. Bake 20-25 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

3. Combine vegetable mixture, spaghetti, green onions, and parsely in bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss. Season to taste with s/p. Sprinkle with sesame seeds

For dressing:
Combine all ingredients in small jar with tight fitting lid; refrigerate until serving time. Shake well before using.