ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH GRILLED CONFETTI VEGETABLES AND FETA
Orzo pasta salad with zucchini, yellow pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts, feta and a delicious dressing flavored with lemon and oregano. Perfect summer dish. From Today's Parent Magazine.
Provided by FrVanilla
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot, bring about 4 cups of salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook according to package directions, about 6-8 minutes, until al dente (firm to the bite). Drain and rinse under cold water. Let orzo sit in colander to drain well. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with about 2 tsp (5 ml) olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, lemon peel, salt and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Preheat a barbeque or grill to medium-high heat. Brush zucchini strips and yellow pepper with a little olive oil. Place these, along with corn, on barbeque and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until grill marks appear and vegetables are tender. Remove and set aside on a baking tray to cool. Once cool, cut the kernels off of the corn husks (there should be about 2 cups) and chop the zucchini and yellow peppers into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
- To the orzo pasta, add the zucchini, yellow pepper, corn, cherry tomatoes, feta and pine nuts. Drizzle over lemon vinaigrette and toss gently to combine. Garnish with torn basil leaves.
- In a hurry? Chop zucchini and yellow pepper into ½-inch dice. Place in large bowl along with cherry tomatoes and 1 cup corn (canned). Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil and season the vegetables with salt and pepper. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool to room temperature and then toss with orzo salad as above.
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Jamal Miah
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.
Mujahid jutt
[email protected]I'm not a fan of feta cheese, so I used crumbled goat cheese instead. It was still delicious.
Julius Muhire
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to the salad for extra protein. It was a great addition.
Harris Meechan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of orzo pasta, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.
Summer Freeman
[email protected]I would definitely make this salad again. It's a great summer dish.
Wendy Jones
[email protected]The feta cheese gives the salad a tangy and creamy flavor. It's a great addition.
Msafdar Msafdar
[email protected]The grilled vegetables add a nice smoky flavor to the salad. I especially liked the zucchini and bell peppers.
yO nASSty
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
Amankwa Cerlina
[email protected]This orzo pasta salad with grilled veggies and feta is a delight! The combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.