Sicilian Grilled Vegetable Salad

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A great way to use fresh garden vegetables. Serve chilled as a summer salad or a side dish for steak. Can be served on top of bread or on a bed of lettuce. A recipe from Sicily.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • 1 large sweet onion, peeled and halved

  • 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded

  • 1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded

  • 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices

  • 8 fresh tomatoes, chopped

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 12 fresh basil leaves

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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

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

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128 Calories
7g Fat
15g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 574mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.