Ricette di Sicilia
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Insalata Vastasa: A Flavour-Packed Palermitan Summer Salad
A refreshing Sicilian summer salad bursting with new potatoes, green beans, tomatoes and olives — perfect for a sunny day in Sicily.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 300g new potatoes
- ✓ 200g green beans
- ✓ 1 red onion
- ✓ 250g tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- ✓ 100g green and black olives
- ✓ dried oregano, to taste
- ✓ extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- ✓ white wine vinegar, to taste
- ✓ Trapani sea salt
- ✓ freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a truly authentic Sicilian salad, fresh and full of vibrant flavours, look no further than Insalata Vastasa. This delightful mix brings together summer vegetables, olives and the subtle Mediterranean fragrances that sing of Sicily.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the new potatoes and green beans. Boil the potatoes whole, skins on, along with the green beans until just tender in salted water.
- 2
Drain and allow the potatoes and beans to cool; peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes, then chop the beans into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water for a few minutes before draining.
- 4
Chop the tomatoes or cherry tomatoes and place them in a bowl with the green and black olives.
- 5
Add the potatoes, green beans, and red onion to the bowl with tomatoes and olives.
- 6
Dress with generous extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- 7
Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a more intense flavour, try adding some desalinated salted capers or strips of sun-dried tomatoes. To turn this salad into a hearty main, fold in drained tuna in oil or cubes of fresh cheese.
📦 Storage
- • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- • Avoid freezing as it alters the texture of the vegetables.
- • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- • Give the salad a good stir before serving if the oil has settled on top.
🍷 Pairing
Enjoy alongside a chilled glass of Grillo or Inzolia — crisp Sicilian white wines that complement vegetable and olive salads wonderfully.
This Insalata Vastasa is a true taste of Sicily, bringing sunshine and vibrant flavours straight to your table. It’s wonderfully simple to make, utterly refreshing, and perfect for sharing with loved ones on a balmy evening. Do give it a go at home — I promise it’ll become a firm favourite in your summer recipe repertoire.
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