Roasted Vegetable Salad (Printable)

A vibrant mix of roasted vegetables over fresh greens, finished with a tangy balsamic dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced ½ 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 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Greens

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

→ Dressing

11 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
15 - ½ tsp honey or maple syrup
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The warm vegetables on cool greens create this perfect temperature contrast that somehow feels more satisfying than either alone.
  • It comes together in under an hour and looks impressive enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
  • Leftovers taste better the next day because the dressing keeps soaking into everything.
02 -
  • Don't skip stirring halfway through—the vegetables closest to the heat source caramelize fastest, and rotation ensures even cooking.
  • If your vegetables release a lot of liquid during roasting, drain some of it off the sheet before plating so your greens don't get soggy.
  • Make the dressing first because whisking takes only two minutes, and you can taste it while the vegetables roast.
03 -
  • Toast your pine nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes right before serving—they'll smell incredible and taste fresher than ones that have been sitting in a bowl.
  • Use parchment paper on your baking sheet because it's the difference between vegetables that release easily and ones that stick and tear.
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