Melitzanosalata - Aubergine Salad - Eggplant Salad

Name: Melitzanosalata - Aubergine Salad - Eggplant Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 medium Japanese eggplants; 1 large onion; 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed; 1 large tomatoes, peeled & chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; ¾ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; black olives, garnish (optional); green pepper ring, garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 450F.
2
Wash eggplants, pierce all over with the tines of a fork place in baking dish or pan.
3
Bake for about an hour or until soft.
4
Allow skin to turn black so as to give a smokey flavour.
5
Skin eggplants while hot and chop.
6
Continue chopping while slowly adding the onion, garlic, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
7
Place in salad bowl and garnish with black olives and green pepper rings.
8
Serve with roast meat, grilled or fried fish, on slices of warm crusty French bread or as an appetizer with pita wedges.

469

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 medium Japanese eggplants, 1 large onion, 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed, 1 large tomatoes, peeled & chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Melitzanosalata - Aubergine Salad - 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!