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Zesty Orzo Salad with Roasted Veggies

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring tender orzo pasta and a medley of roasted vegetables, tossed in a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 1 cup orzo pasta uncooked
Vegetables
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Roasting Vegetables
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the bell peppers, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
  3. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Cooking Orzo
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Making Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combining Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked orzo, roasted vegetables, chopped parsley, and feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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