Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
A smoky, flavor-packed eggplant salad with roasted red pepper, lemon, and olive oil. Easy to make and even better the next day!
Servings: 6
Calories: 126kcal
Equipment
- Közmatik Turkish grill pan (optional, for gas stove or outdoor grill only)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs eggplant
- 1 red bell pepper optional
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Place the eggplant and bell pepper directly over a gas flame, on a Közmatik grill pan, on a grill, or under the broiler. Cook, turning occasionally with tongs, until the skin is fully charred and the eggplant is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer the eggplant to a bowl and set aside until cool enough to handle. The eggplant will release some juices as it cools.
- Cut off the stem, peel the charred skin and discard. Cut the eggplant into 1" chunks and place in a colander to drain for about 10 minutes.
- Peel and seed the bell pepper and chop into ½" pieces.
- Transfer the eggplant and bell pepper to a large bowl. Add the garlic, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well, using a fork to break the eggplant into smaller pieces.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with fresh parsley and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- The bell pepper is optional. It adds color and sweetness but the salad is equally delicious without it.
- This recipe scales easily. Double it for a crowd.
- This dish is best made a day ahead. The flavors deepen significantly overnight.
- Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Not suitable for freezing.
- Serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Pull it out of the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.
- This is a naturally vegan and gluten-free dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 11g | Protein: 2g | Total Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 413mg | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Total Sugars: 6g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g