GRILLED VEGETABLE ORZO SALAD

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Vegetables that are in season make great additions to this orzo salad. It's the perfect side dish for a picnic, it can easily be doubled for a crowd, or you can add grilled chicken to make it a filling entree. -Danielle Miller, Westfield, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium sweet yellow or red pepper, halved
1 large portobello mushroom, stem removed
1/2 medium red onion, halved
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
SALAD:
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Place vegetables in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Add to vegetables and toss to coat., Remove vegetables, reserving dressing. Grill mushroom, pepper and onion, covered, over medium heat 5-10 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Grill asparagus and zucchini, covered, 3-4 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally., When cool enough to handle, cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, grilled vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and reserved dressing; toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until cold. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Rahmanali Rahman
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Mr Badman
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled vegetables and the orzo. I also like that it's a healthy and delicious meal that I can feel good about serving my family.


md.shadik khan
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Krissbell Ariel Altamirano Arguello
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.


Heather Goertzen
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile. I've used different types of vegetables, cheeses, and dressings. It's always delicious.


Talia Williams
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Jessica Tienda
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled vegetables and the orzo. I also like that it's a healthy and delicious meal that I can feel good about serving my family.


Sofia Malik
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Prova Howlader
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.


Real Trent
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! I love that it's so versatile. I've used different types of vegetables, cheeses, and dressings. It's always delicious.


Sorifshk Sorifshk
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Fariya Fari
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the grilled vegetables and the orzo. I also like that it's a healthy and delicious meal that I can feel good about serving my family.


Shoaib khan Shoaib khan
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Haroon Sabri
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.


Mario Arvizo
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This salad is so delicious and refreshing! The vegetables are grilled to perfection and the orzo is cooked just right. The dressing is also really flavorful. I highly recommend this salad!


Aminata Alisha Koroma
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The vegetables were grilled perfectly and the orzo was cooked just right. The dressing was also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Surat Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also really flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of grilled vegetables and orzo. The dressing is also really good. I highly recommend this salad!


Julian Cazares
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. The dressing is also really versatile. I've used a lemon vinaigrette, a balsamic vinaigrette, and even a Greek yogurt dressing. All of them


Nana Ama Otoo
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables are always grilled perfectly and the dressing is so flavorful. I love that it's a healthy and delicious dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.


Hendrico Bezuidenhout
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This grilled vegetable orzo salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The vegetables were perfectly grilled and the orzo was cooked just right. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the feta cheese added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this