Description

Roasted Grape Brie Pasta Salad is a refined, flavorful dish combining roasted grapes, creamy brie, toasted walnuts, and a honey vinaigrette. The balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors makes it perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or casual gathering.

Ingredients

250 g shell or rotini pasta

Salt, for pasta water

2 cups seedless red or black grapes, halved

1 tbsp olive oil

Pinch of salt

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

150 g brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1 cm cubes (or camembert)

1/2 cup walnut halves

1 tbsp honey

1/2 tbsp unsalted butter

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp honey

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss the halved grapes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread the grapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15-18 minutes until soft and caramelized. Let them cool.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add walnut halves and toast for 2 minutes. Drizzle with honey and a pinch of salt. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the walnuts are glossy and sticky. Transfer to parchment paper to cool, then chop roughly.
Whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the honey vinaigrette.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, roasted grapes, brie cubes, and candied walnuts. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve at room temperature.

Notes

For a lighter version, skip the candied walnuts and use simply toasted walnuts.

Use a plant-based cheese and vegan-friendly vinaigrette for a vegan option.

For a gluten-free version, swap regular pasta for gluten-free pasta.

Roasted figs, pears, or apples are great alternatives to grapes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting, Cooking, Tossing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 380
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 30mg