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Grilled vegetable orzo pasta salad

A vibrant and delicious grilled vegetable orzo salad perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

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, 1 tablespoon of olive 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, or broil 4 inches from flame 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 with remaining olive oil and vinegar and top with chopped basil.

Notes

This salad is perfect served immediately or refrigerated for later enjoyment.