This salad was inspired by Inas Orzo with Roasted Vegetables from her Parties cookbook that came out over 20 years ago and I’ve been making this version ever since. It’s a versatile recipe that can be plated with. I like to switch up the veggies and I’ve added chick peas and sun dried tomatoes. It’s delicious room temp, hot or cold, makes a wonderful side to any protein or simply keep it vegetarian.
.
.
Roasted Vegetables and Orzo
.
1 small eggplant, peeled and 3/4” diced
1 red bell pepper, 1” diced
1 yellow bell pepper, 1” diced
1 red onion, peeled and 1-inch diced
1 zucchini, 1” dice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 pound orzo
For the dressing:
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 tbls dijon
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
To assemble:
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts), toasted
3/4 pound good feta, 1/2-inch diced, or crumbled
1 (15oz) can chick peas, ...
Tags, Events, and Projects