Grilled Vegetable Salad with Orzo and Herb Pesto Vinaigrette - Walter Stewart's Market

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Orzo and Herb Pesto Vinaigrette - Walter Stewart's Market

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This colorful salad from Julia Deane and Culinary Works works great as a delicious side dish or a wonderful vegetarian option for your next summertime gathering

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces orzo (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 6 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 medium zucchini or summer squash, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 8-10 asparagus spears, ends trimmed
  • 1 medium red onion, sliced into 1/2-1/4 inch disks
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper
  • 2 cups sliced grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves plus sprigs for garnish
  • Feta, Fresh Mozzarella or shaved parmesan – for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or other nuts or none
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or made into a paste
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • About 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

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