ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

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For even more flavor, mix field greens and crisp, crumbled bacon into this appealing veggie salad. Or whisk a tablespoon of honey into the dressing. Guests will love it! -Laura McAllister, Morganton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
2 medium ears sweet corn, halved
1/2 pound baby portobello mushrooms, halved
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
2 medium leeks (white portion only), cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups cubed French bread
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
DRESSING:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place in 2 greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Cut corn from cobs; place in a large bowl. Stir in the bread, tomatoes, cheese, basil, asparagus and roasted vegetable mixture. For dressing, combine oil and vinegar; drizzle over mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.