Grilled Eggplant Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers; Extra virgin olive oil for brushing; 2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced 3/8-inch thick; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced; ⅓ cup chopped scallions; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 red bell peppers
Extra virgin olive oil for brushing
2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced 3/8-inch thick
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
⅓ cup chopped scallions
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Prepare medium-hot charcoal fire, or preheat gas grill (or broiler).
2
Grill whole red peppers, turning occasionally, until completely charred, about 20 minutes.
3
Place in plastic or paper bag to steam 10 minutes to loosen skins.
4
Working over bowl to catch pepper juices, remove skin, seeds and stems, and discard all.
5
Dice peppers, and set aside.
6
Brush oil onto one side of eggplant slices; place on grill, oiled side down.
7
Cook until tender and grillmarked, 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Oil tops, turn over and grill until tender, another 5 to 7 minutes.
9
Transfer to cutting board, and chop.
10
Combine eggplant, peppers and juices, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, cilantro, mint and garlic in large salad bowl, and toss to mix.
11
Add lemon juice, and season generously with salt and freshly ground pepper.
12
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice, salt or pepper as needed.
13
Serve at room temperature.

130

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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 red bell peppers, Extra virgin olive oil for brushing, 2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced 3/8-inch thick, 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant Salad 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 Salad

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