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Orzo Pasta Salad with Roasted Vegetables

URL: https://cleananddelicious.com/orzo-pasta-salad-with-roasted-vegetables/

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 1 large yellow pepper
  • 1 large orange pepper
  • 1 large red onion
  • 5 scallions chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • cup basil leaves

Pasta

  • ½ lb orzo pasta

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Cheese

  • 4 oz smoked mozzarella

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Toss eggplant, yellow pepper, orange pepper, and red onion in a bowl with 2 tbsp of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the vegetables on two baking sheets and roast for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  4. While the vegetables are roasting, cook the orzo according to package directions.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and 2 tbsp of olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  6. Once the vegetables and orzo are cooked, combine them in a large bowl and pour the dressing over the top.
  7. Add scallions, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil to the mixture, adjusting seasonings as needed.
  8. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
189
Total fat
4g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
98mg
Cholesterol
11mg

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