Description
Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad combines vibrant, grilled vegetables with fluffy orzo pasta for a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. It’s nutritious, delicious, and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Toss zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until tender and charred.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked orzo with the grilled vegetables. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and add chopped basil and parsley.
- Toss everything together gently and adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm or chilled.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute seasonal vegetables like asparagus or corn.
- For added flavor, top with crumbled feta cheese or additional herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg