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Parcel-Baked Vegetable Salad: A Vibrant Feast of Flavours and Colours

Parcel-Baked Vegetable Salad: A Vibrant Feast of Flavours and Colours

Dive into this colourful medley of seasonal vegetables, packed with flavour and goodness — a wonderfully versatile dish that’s perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time
about 20 minutes
🔥
Cook Time
around 15 minutes
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Serve
Serves 4
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Difficulty
Easy
💰 Budget-friendly
🗓️ All year round
4.6/5

🛒 Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 1 aubergine
  • 4 courgettes
  • 2 carrots
  • Sicilian mountain oregano
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories
200 kcal
Protein
3 g
Fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
25 g
Fiber
5 g
Sugars
6 g
Sodium
500 mg

This parcel-baked vegetable salad is a true celebration of Sicilian cooking, brimming with seasonal gems like aubergines, courgettes, potatoes, onions, and carrots. Beyond its rainbow of colours, it’s a deliciously vibrant dish, rich in vitamins and bursting with natural flavours, making it suitable as a starter or a side. Its simple yet adaptable nature means it beautifully showcases winter’s bounty, though it’s equally refreshing any time of year.
The roasting parcels gently coax out each vegetable’s natural sweetness while preserving their nutrients. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, mountain oregano, alongside a pinch of salt and fresh black pepper, brings an aromatic finish that’s utterly irresistible.
Ideal for special gatherings or a light supper, this salad pairs beautifully with the rustic charm of Castelvetrano black bread or crunchy crostini.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 150°C.

  2. 2

    Wrap the potatoes, onions, aubergine, courgettes and carrots individually in aluminium foil parcels.

  3. 3

    Bake the vegetable parcels in the oven for around 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from the oven and allow the vegetables to cool.

  5. 5

    Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on a beautiful Sicilian ceramic plate.

  6. 6

    Season with oregano, a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and freshly milled pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve chilled, alongside Castelvetrano black bread or crisp crostini.

💡 Tips and Variations

For an extra flourish, sprinkle some freshly grated Sicilian pecorino cheese before serving. Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables too — peppers or cherry tomatoes add a lovely fresh note.

📦 Storage

  • Keep chilled in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Cooked vegetables can be frozen for up to a month.
  • Reheat gently in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes if you prefer it warm.

🍷 Pairing

Enjoy your parcel-baked vegetable salad with a glass of Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a Sicilian red wine that wonderfully complements the vibrant vegetable flavours.

Give this parcel-baked vegetable salad a go at home — it’s a joyous way to bring a splash of Sicilian sunshine to your table. Whether you’re hosting friends or simply treating yourself to something wholesome, it’s sure to add a bright and tasty touch to any meal. Do share it around and watch everyone’s faces light up with delight!

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