Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 1
Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad recipe for a healthy lunch option
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Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 small eggplants , sliced
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cucumber , preferably Lebanese , very thinly sliced
2 tomatoes , home-grown , not supermarket varieties , very thinly sliced
1/4 cup kalamata olive , pitted , halved
2 tablespoons yoghurt , preferably creamy Greek yoghurt
salt , to taste
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
flat leaf parsley , chopped , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
220
Sugar
8g
Fat
18g
Spiced Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad is a delicious and healthy salad recipe that can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. The salad combines the rich and spicy flavors of grilled eggplant, cucumber, tomato, and kalamata olives with a tangy dressing made with red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and olive oil. The addition of Greek yogurt and chopped parsley adds a creamy and fresh touch to the dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill to high.
2.Brush the eggplant slices with 4 tablespoons of olive oil and place under the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until tender and lightly browned.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
4.In a large bowl, combine the grilled eggplant, sliced cucumber, sliced tomatoes, and halved kalamata olives.
5.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
6.Serve the salad topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt and chopped parsley.

PROS

This salad is a healthy option for a light lunch or dinner.

The eggplant is a low-calorie and nutrient-dense vegetable that is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

The salad is vegan friendly and gluten-free.

The flavors of the salad are rich and spicy.

CONS

Eggplant can be an acquired taste for some people and the texture may be off-putting for others.

The dressing is quite tangy and may not be for everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Eggplant is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is low in calories and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
The cumin and coriander in this recipe are rich in antioxidants and have been linked to improved digestion and reduced inflammation.
The red wine vinegar and lemon juice in this recipe are great sources of acetic acid, which has been linked to improved blood sugar control.

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