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5 from 2 votes

Rataouille Orzo Salad

Ingredients 

  • 1 box orzo
  • 1 eggplant medium diced
  • 1 summer squash medium diced
  • 2 zucchini medium diced
  • 1 red bell pepper medium dice
  • 1 yellow bell pepper medium dice
  • 1 orange bell pepper medium dice
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup red pepper hummus optional
  • 1 bunch fresh basil thinly sliced (optional)

For the balsamic vinaigrette:

  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup olive oil

Directions 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). If you have a cold oven like me, preheat to 450F.
  • On a sheet pan, combine the eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, bell peppers, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
  • Spread the vegetables out in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned. If they are just tender and not golden brown at this point, feel free to roast at 450 for another 5-10 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, make the balsamic vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil in a small bowl. Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain, toss with olive oil to prevent sticking and set aside.
  • Once the vegetables are done, let them cool for a few minutes before tossing them with the orzo in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, shallot and some basil. Save some for topping.
  • Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the orzo and vegetables and toss to combine. Do a little at a time, to taste. If you have leftover vinaigrette, keep that in a jar and store.