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    24/06/2018 Dinner Recipes

    Summer Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables

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    This summer orzo salad with roasted vegetables is the perfect thing to take along to your next barbecue. A great mix of tangy capers and sweet roasted veg. #summer #summerfood #thecookreport #summersalad #pastasalad #orzosalad #roastedvegetables #vegetarian #vegan

    This summer orzo salad with roasted vegetables is the perfect thing to take along to your next barbecue. A great mix of tangy capers and sweet roasted veg.

    Overhead shot of summer orzo salad with a blue cloth and white wooden background

    Introducing the perfect summer salad! And yet another vegetarian recipe!

    I told you we were into eating veggie at the moment. I guess in part it's to do with it being summer. The vegetables are just so fresh and delicious at this time of year.

    There's so many ways to prepare them but roasting is one of my favourites because it just brings out all the natural sweetness in the vegetables. Especially things like roasted tomatoes and red onion, yum!

    Ingredients for summer orzo salad in a bowl

    Overhead shot of summer orzo salad on a white wooden background with cloth, spoon and olive oil jug

    In this summer orzo salad we've got aubergine, red peppers, tomatoes, red onion all roasted until super soft and melty then they're mixed up with a delicious tangy dressing of garlic, vinegar and capers.

    It's all tossed with orzo and makes a super tasty summer dinner or barbecue side dish.

    Ingredients for summer orzo salad in a bowl on a white wooden background

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS SUMMER ORZO SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES:

    • Aubergine
    • Red Peppers
    • Tomatoes
    • Red Onion
    • Olive Oil
    • Capers
    • Red Wine Vinegar
    • Garlic
    • Red Chilli
    • Green Olives
    • Orzo
    • Parsley

    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe for this summer orzo salad...

    Summer orzo salad in a blue bowl on a white wooden background

    This would be great to make ahead and take along to a party or just serve when you've got guests round.

    Alternatively you could make a batch on a Sunday and keep it in the fridge for quick lunches and dinners throughout the week. Yum!

    Ingredients for summer orzo salad in a bowl on a white wooden background

    Summer orzo salad in a bowl on a white wooden background

    HOW TO MAKE SUMMER ORZO SALAD:

    • Cook the orzo according to package instructions.
    • Preheat the oven, chop all your veggies and spread them all out on a baking sheet. Add oil and seasonings and roast for 30 minutes.
    • Fry the garlic and chilli then add the vinegar, capers, olives and vegetables.
    • Mix the orzo with the vegetables in a large bowl and serve topped with parsley.

    Get the full printable recipe below!

    Ingredients for summer orzo salad in a bowl

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    Overhead shot of summer orzo salad on a white wooden background with cloth, spoon and olive oil jug

    Summer Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables

    This summer orzo salad with roasted vegetables is the perfect thing to take along to your next barbecue. A great mix of tangy capers and sweet roasted veg.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 442kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 1 Aubergine chopped into chunks
    • 2 Red Peppers sliced
    • 2 Tomatoes chopped
    • 1 Red Onion cut into wedges
    • 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 tablespoon Capers rinsed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
    • 1 clove Garlic sliced
    • 1 Red Chilli finely chopped
    • Handful Green Olives chopped or left whole
    • Salt and Pepper
    • 500 g Orzo cooked according to pack instructions
    • Fresh Parsley and Olive Oil to serve
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    Instructions

    • Start by heating the oven to 200°C. Lay the aubergine, pepper, tomatoes and onion in a single layer on a baking sheet. Mix with the 4 tablespoon of oil and a good sprinkling of salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
    • Fry the garlic and chilli in a little more oil over a medium heat until slightly softened. Add the capers, red wine vinegar, olives and roasted vegetables to the pan and mix everything together heating gently through for a couple of minutes.
    • Mix the cooked orzo and vegetable mixture together in a large bowl and top with fresh parsley and another drizzle of olive oil if required.
    Nutrition Facts
    Summer Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 442 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Sodium 51mg2%
    Potassium 592mg17%
    Carbohydrates 73g24%
    Fiber 6g24%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 1670IU33%
    Vitamin C 70.2mg85%
    Calcium 35mg4%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Dahn says

      August 09, 2017 at 8:57 pm

      5 stars
      Great salad! I love roasted vegetables, it brings out so much flavor in the veggie. This is definitely a winner

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      • Amy says

        August 10, 2017 at 12:42 pm

        Thanks Dahn 🙂

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    2. Jagruti says

      August 09, 2017 at 9:31 pm

      Lovely and healthy recipe, thanks for sharing

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    3. Diana says

      August 09, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love making salads with roasted vegetables, especially with aubergines and tomatoes. Will need to try your recipe.

      Reply
    4. Ginny McMeans says

      August 09, 2017 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love orzo and forget to use it. This is a really flavorful salad and I love the green olives in there too. Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Sarah Newman says

      August 09, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect! I love that this is vegan! Seems really light and fresh for the summer. Yay!

      Reply

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