Roasted Vegetable Salad (Print Version)

A warm mix of roasted vegetables combined with fresh greens and tangy balsamic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick
02 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
04 - 1 small red onion, cut into wedges
05 - 1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
06 - 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (thyme, oregano, basil mix)
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Greens

10 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts
18 - Shaved Parmesan or crumbled feta cheese (omit for vegan option)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, eggplant, and cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Spread vegetables in a single layer on prepared baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly caramelized.
04 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Arrange salad greens on a platter or individual plates, top with warm or room-temperature roasted vegetables.
06 - Drizzle with dressing and garnish with pine nuts and cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The warm vegetables against cool greens creates the most satisfying temperature and texture contrast
  • Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day when flavors have had time to mingle
02 -
  • Crowding the baking sheet will steam the vegetables instead of roasting them so use two sheets if needed
  • Let the vegetables cool for just 5 minutes before piling onto greens so they wilt the leaves slightly without making them soggy
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables to roughly the same size so they finish roasting at the same time
  • Make the dressing a day ahead and store it in a jar give it a good shake before using
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