Description
Get cozy with this Best Fall Harvest Orzo Salad—a warm and vibrant dish that brings together the best autumn ingredients. This comforting and flavorful salad combines roasted butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, red onions, and creamy goat cheese over tender orzo pasta. Perfect as a quick dinner, hearty vegetarian main, or easy lunch prep, it’s a versatile and healthy recipe. Great for fall gatherings or weeknight dinners, this easy recipe fits right into your list of go-to food ideas. If you’re searching for easy dinner recipes, healthy snacks, or new dinner ideas, this fall-inspired orzo salad won’t disappoint.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups orzo pasta
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 ½ cups Brussels sprouts, halved
1 medium red onion, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅓ cup goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley or chives, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. On a baking sheet, toss butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast vegetables for 25–30 minutes until golden and caramelized.
4. Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
5. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
6. Combine warm orzo, roasted vegetables, goat cheese, and herbs in a large bowl.
7. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss to combine.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Roasting the vegetables until golden really enhances their sweetness and flavor.
Add nuts like toasted pecans for crunch or dried cranberries for a sweet contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx.)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: fall salad, roasted vegetable salad, orzo recipe, easy dinner, vegetarian meal