Ingredients:

1 pound gluten-free penne pasta
1 medium organic zucchini, sliced
1 pound organic fresh asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1 cup organic grape tomatoes
4 organic scallions or spring onions
2 tablespoons chopped organic fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon chopped organic fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped organic fresh cilantro leaves
Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
1 medium organic yellow tomato

For the dressing:

5 tablespoons Vegenaise (vegan mayo)
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice or rice vinegar
2 teaspoons minced organic fresh garlic
1 teaspoon dried dill

Directions:
 
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the penne until it is firm to the bite- al dente. Do not over cook it.

Drain, rinse in cool water, and drain well. Drizzle with a touch of extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to coat.Place in a large salad bowl.

In the meantime, heat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.

Grill the zucchini, asparagus spears, grape tomatoes and scallions until tender but still firm. Remove to a plate and set aside.

Make your dressing by combining the Veganaise, olive oil, lemon juice or rice vinegar, garlic and dill. Set aside.
When the veggies are cool enough to handle, slice the zucchini into half moons. Slice the asparagus spears into bite size lengths. Slice up two of the scallions.

Add the zucchini, asparagus, sliced scallions, and grilled grape tomatoes to the cooked pasta. Add the chopped fresh herbs. Add the dressing.

Gently toss.

Serve with wedges of fresh yellow tomato for a splash of sunny color, and grilled scallions.

(C) 2014 Valerie Renèe