Grilled Pasta Salad

1. 1

   Heat barbeque to medium high.

2. 2

   Cook the pasta according to directions on package, drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent it from sticking, set aside until needed.

3. 3

   Slice the onion into thick wedges, thread onto skewer, brush with 1 tsp oilive oil, set aside until needed.

4. 4

   Place the yellow and orange peppers and asparagus in a bowl, add 2 tsp of olive oil and toss to coat.

5. 5

   Season the vegetables with 1/4 tsp of salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Grill the peppers and onion skewer, until tender and charred (10 minutes) and grill the asparagus until lightly charred and tender-crisp (5 minutes).

7. 7

   Remove vegetables from grill allow to cool, then finely chop the onion and peppers .

8. 8

   Chop the asparagus into 1 inch pieces and set aside until needed.

9. 9

   In a large bowl whisk the remaining olive oil , salt and pepper, as well as the vinegar, garlic paste and mustard.

10. 10

    Once the dressing is prepared add to the dressing the onion, peppers, asparagus, chicken , bacon, tomatoes, olives, cheese and chopped basil.

11. 11

    Make sure to mix well coating all ingredients, if necessary drizzle with a little extra olive oil.

12. 12

    Taste, reseason if necessary and garnish with the basil sprig.

13. 13

    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.