Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad With Basil

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad With Basil - A Fresh and Flavourful Dish

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

163

Sugar

Fat

14g

Roasted Eggplant and Tomato Salad With Basil is a fresh and flavourful dish that is perfect for summer. This salad is a great way to get more vegetables into your diet and it can be served as a side dish or as a main course. The roasted eggplant and cherry tomatoes give the salad a sweet and smoky flavour while the shredded basil adds a touch of freshness. This dish is easy to prepare and only requires a few simple ingredients. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature and is a great option for a light lunch or dinner.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2.	Using a knife, cut the eggplant into small, bite-sized pieces.
3.	In a large mixing bowl, toss eggplant pieces with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well coated.
4.	On a baking sheet, roast the eggplant pieces for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and tender.
5.	While the eggplant is roasting, wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
6.	In a large serving platter, arrange the roasted eggplant and cherry tomatoes together.
7.	Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with shredded basil.
8.	Serve warm or at room temperature.

PROS

This salad is a great way to incorporate healthy vegetables into your diet.

It is easy to prepare and can be served as a side dish or as a main course.

Roasting the vegetables gives them a deeper flavour.

CONS

Eggplant can have a slightly bitter taste and may not be enjoyed by everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Both eggplant and tomatoes are low in calories and high in fibre, which makes them a great addition to a weight-loss diet.
They are also rich in antioxidants and can help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
The basil in this dish contains anti-inflammatory properties and can help improve digestion.

	2 medium firm eggplants
	3 cups ripe cherry tomatoes
	1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
	salt
	black pepper , freshly ground
	10 leaves fresh basil , shredded