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Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad

This Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad layers smoky eggplant, peppers, onion, and zucchini with juicy tomatoes, balsamic, and fresh basil for a bright yet robust bite. It’s a summery antipasto or side that shines with grilled meats and benefits from an overnight rest, letting the vegetables soak up tangy-sweet vinaigrette and herb fragrance.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad
  1. 1

    Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. 2

    Place the eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and zucchini on the grill and cook until slightly softened with grill marks on each side, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the grill and cut them into cubes. Transfer them to a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Toss again before serving.

About This Recipe

Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Eggplant, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 298.5 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad?
It is an Italian salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
What is Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad made of?
The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Diced Tomatoes, Eggplant, Fresh Basil, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
How long does it take to make Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad?
About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 298.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.

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