Lemon Orzo Salad {Vegan}
Lemon Orzo Salad {Vegan} is a delicious vegan/vegetarian side dish with a bright lemon vinaigrette. It can be made gluten free.
Servings 6
Calories 396kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small eggplant peeled and diced into ¾-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- ⅓ cup good olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces dry orzo pasta
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup good olive oil
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1-2 lemons
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- green onions
- 15 fresh basil leaves chiffonade
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss the eggplant, bell peppers, onion, and garlic with the olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Roast for 40 minutes, or until browned, turning once with a spatula.1 small eggplant, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow, 1 red onion, 2 cloves of garlic, ⅓ cup good olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in boiling salted water for 7 to 9 minutes (according to package directions), until tender. Drain and transfer to a large serving bowl.8 ounces dry orzo pasta
- Add roasted vegetables to the orzo, scraping all the liquid and seasoning from the roasting pan into the pasta bowl.
- For the dressing, combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and pour on orzo/vegetable mixture. Cool to room temperature.⅓ cup good olive oil, ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper
- Add the scallions and basil, if using. Check the seasonings and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary (not necessary for my taste). Serve at room temperature.green onions, 15 fresh basil leaves
Notes
Source: Adapted from Live.Love.Eat., originally from the Barefoot Contessa
Nutritional information is only an estimate and will vary based on your ingredients and substitutions.
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Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 588mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg