Deliciously healthy and easy prep, with our light eating Mediterranean Salad.
Eggplant is brain food. The skin contains a potent antioxidant called nasunin found in the skin that helps protect our cell membranes from damage. The pulp also has a load of vitamins and minerals with some antioxidants other than nasunin. In short, eggplants are very healthy vegetables and the good thing is, we can cook them in so many different ways. Here we have some grilled eggplants marinated with Mediterranean flavorings then accompanied by fresh tomato salad. Light eating with unlimited nutrients, that’s what our bodies need.
Grilled Spicy Mediterranean Eggplant with Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 4 eggplants small, halved lengthwise
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- 1 to 2 chilis small, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons parsley fresh, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups tomatoes chopped or sliced
- 2 cups lettuce
- 1/4 cup olives pitted
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, dried oregano, half of the parsley, and the chili.
- Brush the mixture on the side of the eggplants with the pulp.
- Over medium fire, in a grill or griddle, grill both sides of the eggplants until they are cooked through.
- While waiting for the eggplants to cook, prepare the salad by mixing the tomatoes, olives, the remaining extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
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Here are more delicious eggplant dishes to choose from:
Roasted Eggplant and Quinoa Salad
Spicy Eggplant Chili
Skinny Eggplant Caponata
Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad
Slow Cooker Eggplant, Potato, and Mushroom Curry
Eggplant and Zucchini Gratin by Julia Child
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Loved this receipe. Quick and easy to put together amd yummy and healthy too. Thanks for sharing!
We’re glad to hear you loved the recipe, Nisha!