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Grilled vegetable

A delicious and healthy grilled vegetable salad, perfect for summer gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.25 cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup chopped basil
  • 1 small red onion quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced into 4 pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced into 4 pieces
  • 10 oz zucchini sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook orzo in salted water according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water, transfer to a large bowl and combine with tomatoes and 1 tablespoon of the oil and garlic.
  2. Meanwhile, spray the onions, bell peppers, and zucchini with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  3. Grill vegetables on a grill basket over oiled grates, covered, for 10-12 minutes or until lightly charred and tender, turning halfway.
  4. Set aside on a cutting board to cool slightly, then dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  5. Toss the vegetables with remaining olive oil and vinegar, then top with chopped basil.

Notes

This grilled vegetable salad is versatile, refreshing, and ideal for summer outdoor meals.