Roast tomato and basil orzo salad
Sweet roasted tomatoes and plenty of basil through tender orzo. It is just as nice cold the next day.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.04 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Put the tomatoes, onion wedges and garlic on a baking tray and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the salt.
- 2
Roast for 25 minutes until the tomatoes have burst and the edges are lightly browned.
25 min - 3
Meanwhile, boil the orzo in salted water for 9 minutes until tender. Drain well.
9 min - 4
Squeeze the soft garlic out of its skins and mash it with the remaining oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest and juice.
- 5
Tip the orzo into a large bowl and stir in the garlic dressing, then the roasted vegetables and all their juices.
- 6
Fold in the basil. Serve warm, or cool and pack into lunchboxes.
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