ROASTED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

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I can't make this dish without printing enough copies of the recipe to hand out to girlfriends at my book club and potlucks all year round! I love it because it is a beautiful dish to look at and it's delectable. To top that, it is easy to make.&@151;Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
ROASTED VEGETABLES:
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1-1/4 cups uncooked orzo pasta
4 green onions, finely chopped
15 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
12 ounces feta cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first four ingredients; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, sweet peppers, onion and garlic. Add the oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, cook orzo according to package directions; drain., In a large serving bowl, combine roasted vegetables, pasta, green onions, basil and pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Add cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 637mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Anuka Zhorzholini
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Brittany Patrick
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I'm not a big fan of roasted vegetables, but I loved this salad. The dressing is amazing.


Chronic Cody
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner.


shuvo gaimar
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Derek Wood
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can use any type of vegetables you like.


SAGOR SHUVO
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. I love the roasted vegetables and the dressing is perfect.


Phillip Wade
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This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Unusual Vikky
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The roasted vegetables are always a hit.


kitykatking 999
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This salad is delicious! The roasted vegetables are perfectly tender and flavorful. The dressing is also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexis Gayle
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted vegetables add so much flavor and texture. I also love the dressing. It's light and tangy, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.


Suhana Kazi
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This is my new go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of roasted vegetables and pasta. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Neo Anna
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The roasted vegetables were so flavorful and the dressing was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Pabindra Budha
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This roasted vegetable pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that you can use any type of vegetables you like, so it's a great way to clean out your fridge. I also appreciate that it's a no-cook re