Don't Let the Fire Go Out: Roasted Eggplant Salad

This salad definitely deserves a place at the heart of summer meals. Its flavor is even better when eggplants and peppers are in season. When grilled over coals during barbecue season, its taste is doubled. However, you don't necessarily need to grill this salad when you crave it.

You can achieve a similar flavor by baking it in the oven or cooking it on the stovetop. Here's a light and satisfying roasted eggplant salad perfect for dipping bread in! You can also add tomatoes depending on the season. You can also add roasted onions instead of raw.

You can also add ingredients like walnuts, mint, and parsley for a different flavor. We've given you the ideas, now it's up to you to make it. We wish you good luck and invite you to try our recipe. May it be full of joy and flavor! Let's get into the kitchen.

How many calories are in roasted eggplant salad: per serving.

157/kcal

Ingredients for Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe

• 2 garden eggplants
• 5-6 pointed peppers
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 dry onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 tablespoons of vinegar
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 pinch of parsley (finely chopped)

The Secret to Making Roasted Eggplant Salad

You can easily peel roasted eggplants and pointed peppers after letting them sit in a bowl of cold water for about 5 minutes.

How to Make Roasted Eggplant Salad?

• For the roasted eggplant salad, wash 2 large eggplants and 5-6 pointed peppers, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius for about 20 minutes. After removing from the oven, peel, chop, and place in a bowl.
• Slice one onion thinly and add it to the mixture. Grate two cloves of garlic. Add four tablespoons of olive oil, one teaspoon of salt, three tablespoons of vinegar, and one tablespoon of pomegranate molasses, then mix well.
• Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with a pinch of finely chopped parsley, and serve. Your roasted eggplant salad is ready. Enjoy!

Cooking Suggestions for Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe

For extra flavor, you can also roast a few cloves of garlic along with the eggplant while grilling.

Serving Suggestions for Roasted Eggplant Salad Recipe

You can also serve the salad with added parsley.

Which meat dishes is served with roasted eggplant salad?

It is preferred as a side dish with meat dishes such as kebabs, grilled meatballs, chicken skewers, and lamb chops.

How many days does roasted eggplant salad last in the refrigerator?

Roasted eggplant salad will last 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Is Roasted Eggplant Salad Vegan?

Roasted eggplant salad, when prepared with eggplant, olive oil, and spices, is completely vegan.

What spices are used to season roasted eggplant salad?

The most commonly used spices are salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Can roasted eggplant salad be preserved for winter?

Eggplants can be roasted, placed in jars, and preserved for the winter.

In which countries' cuisines is roasted eggplant salad made?

It is also common in Middle Eastern, Balkan and Mediterranean cuisines.