Warm Pesto Roasted Veg Salad with Oregano Potatoes and Greek Style Salad Cheese

This delicious Warm Pesto Roasted Veg Salad has been expertly designed by our chefs as a lighter option to help with a balanced lifestyle. SOURCE OF PROTEIN - Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass

Prep: 40 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 450 gr potatoes
  • 1 sachet dried oregano
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 courgette
  • 12 ml balsamic vinegar
  • 32 gr fresh pesto
  • 125 gr cherry tomatoes
  • 50 gr baby leaf mix
  • 50 gr greek style salad cheese
  • 0.5 tsp sugar for the dressing
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for the dressing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
    Chop the potatoes into 2cm chunks (no need to peel). Pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle over the dried oregano, then season with salt and pepper.
    Toss to coat, then spread out in a single layer. TIP: Use two baking trays if necessary.
    When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden, 25-35 mins. Turn halfway through.
  2. Meanwhile, halve the bell pepper and discard the core and seeds. Slice into thin strips.
    Pop the sliced pepper onto another large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat.
    Roast on the middle shelf until soft and slightly charred, 15-18 mins.
  3. While everything roasts, trim the courgette and slice into 1cm thick rounds.
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on high heat.
    When hot, add the courgette and cook until charred, 3-4 mins. Turn only every couple of mins - this will result in the courgette picking up some nice colour.
    Once cooked, season with salt and pepper, then transfer the courgette to a bowl. Cover with a lid or foil to keep warm.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add the balsamic vinegar, pesto, sugar and olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for both amounts).
    Season with salt and pepper, then mix well to combine. Set your dressing aside.
    Next, halve the baby plum tomatoes.
  5. When the pepper has 5 mins left, add the tomatoes to the baking tray with an extra drizzle of oil if needed.
    Return to the oven for the remaining time, until the tomatoes are softened.
  6. Once the veg has roasted, add everything to the bowl of dressing and toss to coat.
    Next, add the baby leaves and charred courgette to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, then mix to combine.
    Share your salad between your bowls and crumble over the Greek style salad cheese to finish.
    Enjoy!