Zucchini and ricotta pasta salad

Zucchini is high in dietary fibre and low in calories which makes it an important vegetable to include in ones diet. Lightly grilled, its flavour is enhanced in this low-fat pasta salad.

Recipe «Zucchini and ricotta pasta salad» presented in category Recipes / Salads, to prepare this dish you will need no more 10 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 500g dried shell pasta, 4 zucchini, 400g fresh low-fat ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives , 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced, 1/4 cup olive oil .

Ingredients:

• 500g dried shell pasta 
• 4 zucchini 
• 400g fresh low-fat ricotta cheese 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 
• 1 lemon, rind finely grated, juiced 
• 1/4 cup olive oil 

Instructions

1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water.
2. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel long, thin strips from zucchini. Lightly grease a barbecue plate or chargrill. Heat over medium-high heat. Cook zucchini, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until lightly browned.
3. Combine pasta, zucchini, ricotta, mint, chives, 2 teaspoons lemon rind, 1/4 cup lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve.