Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Salad

Balsamic Roasted Vegetable Salad

A colorful salad of caramelized roasted vegetables, leafy greens, feta, fresh basil, and a balanced balsamic vinaigrette.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 220°C and position racks in the upper and lower thirds. Set out two rimmed baking sheets.

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  2. Step 2

    Rinse and dry the fresh produce as needed. Prepare the eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, greens, and basil according to the ingredient notes.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Toss the eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ⅝ tsp (4 gr) salt, and 1 g black pepper. Spread them in single layers across the baking sheets.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Bell Pepper, 1.0 piece Eggplant, 30.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 piece Red Onion, 4.0 gr Salt, 2.0 piece Zucchini

    Cookware: Large Mixing Bowl, rimmed baking sheet

  4. Step 4

    Roast the vegetables for 15 minutes, then turn them and exchange the positions of the baking sheets.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  5. Step 5

    Add the cherry tomatoes to the baking sheets. Roast until the vegetables are browned and tender and the tomatoes begin to collapse.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Cherry Tomato

    Cookware: oven, rimmed baking sheet

  6. Step 6

    Whisk the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and garlic with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil, ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt, and 1 g black pepper until combined.

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Balsamic Vinegar, 10.0 gr Dijon Mustard, 15.0 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 4.0 gr Garlic, 1.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 10.0 gr Honey, 2.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: small bowl, whisk

  7. Step 7

    Let the roasted vegetables cool until warm rather than piping hot.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: rimmed baking sheet

  8. Step 8

    Place the salad greens in a salad bowl and add the warm roasted vegetables and balsamic dressing. Toss gently, then finish with the feta and basil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 gr Basil, 100.0 gr Feta Cheese, 120.0 gr Mixed Salad Greens

    Cookware: salad bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Wash produce under clean running water and dry it well; do not wash produce with soap. Serve promptly, or refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days.

Risk factors

  • raw leafy greens and fresh produce
  • hot baking sheets and vegetables
  • perishable cheese and dressed salad