Orzo Pasta Salad

By Taraespo

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 sm eggplant
• 1 red pepper, chpd
• 1 yellow pepper, chpd
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 lb orzo pasta
• 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• Garnish:
• 4 minced scallions
• 1/3 c. toasted pine nuts
• 3/4 lb feta, diced
• 15 basil leaves, cut

Preparation

Step 1

Toss all cut up veggies in olive oil with garlic, salt and pepper. Roast on baking sheet at 425 for 40 minutes until browned, turning once.

Cook orzo in salted water for 7-9 minutes. Drain and put in large serving bowl. Add roasted veggies and the liquid from the pan into bowl combining dressing ingredients and toss. Let cool and add garnish. Serve at room temp.