Roasted Veg & Orzo Salad – More than just a salad

As we become more conscious of what we eat and the advantages thereof, we understand how important it is to equally consume as many vegetables as we do meat. The Roasted Veg & Orzo Salad is ideal if you’re looking for a light and tasty lunch or dinner meal.

Traditionally the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “salad” is a bowl of raw vegetables with lettuce and dressing. Well think again, this salad has roasted vegetables, pasta, feta and a delicious vinaigrette. This Roasted Veg & Orzo Salad not only tantalises the taste buds but also covers every aspect of nutrition. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals and macro-nutrients.

Enjoy this colourful and incredibly tasty Roasted Veg & Orzo Salad with family and/or friends.

Roasted Veg & Orzo Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by Shanon Peters Course: MainCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Total time

30

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 large 2 Zucchini

• 2 large 2 Aubergine

• 1 large 1 Red onion

• 1 1 Red pepper

• 1 small 1 Butternut, peeled

• 1 cup 1 Cooked orzo

• 5 sprigs 5 Thyme

• Feta cheese

• Vinaigarette

• 100 ml 100 Olive oil

• 100 ml 100 Red wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp 1 Brown sugar

• 1 tsp 1 Dried Oregano

Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Cube all veg roughly at 5 cm to ensure the veg cooks evenly.
• In a mixing bowl, add veg, chopped garlic, thyme, a pinch of salt, pepper, drizzle with oil & toss.
• Roast in oven for 20 minutes and check.
• Once the veg is cooked, empty the oven try into the mixing bowl, add Orzo, drizzle vinaigrette and topped with crumbled feta.

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