Charred Eggplant Salad Recipe Recipe

Name: Charred Eggplant Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 2 medium tomatoes, sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 6 basil leaves, finely chopped; 6 mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped; 1 medium garlic clove, minced to a paste; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 large eggplants
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 basil leaves, finely chopped
6 mint leaves, finely chopped
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 medium garlic clove, minced to a paste
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1
Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium high (about 375 degrees F).
2
Add the whole eggplants and allow the skin to char all over, turning every 5 minutes.
3
After about 30 minutes, the eggplants will collapse.
4
Remove to a colander and allow to cool.
5
Combine onion, 1 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and vinegar in a medium nonreactive bowl.
6
Allow to marinate at least 5 minutes.
7
Once the eggplant is cool, scoop the flesh from the charred skin and coarsely chop it.
8
Combine eggplant with marinated onions and remaining ingredients.
9
Mix together gently and season well with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10
Serve at room temperature with grilled pita or baguette toasts.

224

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggplants, 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Charred Eggplant Salad Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Charred Eggplant Salad Recipe

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