Description
Enjoy the flavors of summer with this delicious Summer Roasted Vegetable Salad. Packed with vibrant roasted veggies, fresh greens, and a tangy balsamic dressing, this salad is a perfect light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Balsamic Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast Vegetables: Toss zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, onion, and tomatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and caramelized.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange salad greens in a serving bowl. Top with roasted vegetables, basil leaves, and feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or omit the cheese for a vegan version.
- This salad pairs well with grilled vegetables too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg