JUMPING JACK CHEESE OVER ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium red onion, large dice
1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off and cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 pound frozen cauliflower, blanched for 2 minutes in boiling water
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (8-ounce) package frozen peas, blanched for 2 minutes in boiling water
1 pint grape tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 scallions (green onions), white and tender green parts only
2 cloves garlic, quartered
4 to 6 sun-dried tomatoes, oil packed or soaked in water if dehydrated or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup packed, fresh basil leaves (about 2 ounces), soaked, rinsed thoroughly, and dried, plus about 8 basil sprigs, for garnish
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F and place oven rack in the top third of the oven.
  • Spread onion, asparagus, zucchini, and cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with heavy duty aluminum foil (for easy cleanup) pour olive oil over and toss to coat (using your hands is easiest). Season with salt and pepper and roast until tender and slightly browned, about 25 to 35 minutes, checking periodically to make sure nothing burns.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, make the sun-dried tomato dressing. Through the feed opening of a running blender, add scallions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and the fresh basil leaves. Add the vinegar and blend. Scrape down the sides and blend again until a paste is formed. Then, leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream allowing the mixture to emulsify. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove the vegetables from the oven and transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir the cheese into the vegetables to allow it to melt slightly. Fold in peas and grape tomatoes. Mix with enough dressing to coat. (Do not feel compelled to use all of the dressing). Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with basil sprigs. Serve extra dressing on the side.

Catosh Cigal
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I'm not a huge fan of roasted vegetables, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cheese was melted and gooey and the vegetables were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Prince Kyle
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This recipe is a keeper! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


md muna babu
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Amelia Lee
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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this dish! The roasted vegetables were flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it over quinoa and it was a perfect meal.


world news
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Esther Nalubega
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the roasted vegetables were delicious. I would probably make it again with less cheese.


gunda pola
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I'm not a huge fan of roasted vegetables, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cheese was melted and gooey and the vegetables were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Chota Memon1
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This recipe is a keeper! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


SUSAN GAMER
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


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I'm a vegetarian and I loved this dish! The roasted vegetables were flavorful and the cheese was melted and gooey. I served it over quinoa and it was a perfect meal.


tahir leon
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this again.


Rumeshi Thathasarani
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This dish was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but the roasted vegetables were delicious. I would probably make it again with less cheese.


anil patel
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I'm not a huge fan of roasted vegetables, but this dish was surprisingly good! The cheese was melted and gooey and the vegetables were flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Ranjit Sada
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This recipe is a keeper! The roasted vegetables were delicious and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


James Hill
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The vegetables were roasted to perfection and the cheese was melted and gooey. It was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


babarjameel jameelmakki
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The roasted vegetables were flavorful and the cheese was melted and bubbly. I served it over quinoa and it was a perfect meal.


SR 5x9 sohel
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The roasted vegetables were perfectly cooked and the Jumping Jack cheese was melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.