Grilled Eggplant, Feta and Pine nuts Salad with Garlicky-Creamy Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant, Feta and Pine nuts Salad with Garlicky-Creamy Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each romaine lettuce well washed and drained, leaves separated; 1 large eggplant cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup yogurt plain; 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 1 clove garlic small clove, mashed into a paste; 1/2 teaspoon cumin or to taste, ground; ⅔ cup parsley leaves freshly and tightly packed, minced or finely chopped, flat-leaf; 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled, 3/4 cup to 1 cup; 4 tablespoons pine nuts toasted, or walnuts

Servings: persons

2 each romaine lettuce well washed and drained, leaves separated
1 large eggplant cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup yogurt plain
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 clove garlic small clove, mashed into a paste
1/2 teaspoon cumin or to taste, ground
⅔ cup parsley leaves freshly and tightly packed, minced or finely chopped, flat-leaf
4 ounces feta cheese crumbled, 3/4 cup to 1 cup
4 tablespoons pine nuts toasted, or walnuts

1
Place the romaine in a large bowl or plate, cover with a damp papper towel, and keep refrigerate.
2
Preheat the grill.
3
Place the eggplant rounds on a large baking sheet.
4
Brush with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides.
5
In a small bowl, add the remaining olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and parsley leaves, and stir until well mixed.
6
Season with salt and black pepper.
7
Grill the eggplant rounds until softened, well browned and marked on the first side, about 4 minutes.
8
Turn the rounds over with a tongs and keep grilling for another 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through and well marked.
9
Place on the baking sheet.
10
Divide the lettuce among 4 plates.
11
Arrange the eggplant rounds on top, and spoon the yogurt sauce over.
12
Place the feta cheese and toasted pine nuts on top.
13
Serve and enjoy!

425

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each romaine lettuce well washed and drained, leaves separated, 1 large eggplant cut crosswise into 1/2-inch thick, about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 x salt and black pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant, Feta and Pine nuts Salad with Garlicky-Creamy Yogurt Sauce 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.

Grilled Eggplant, Feta and Pine nuts Salad with Garlicky-Creamy Yogurt Sauce

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