Melitzanosalata (greek-style Grilled Eggplant Salad)

Melitzanosalata is a traditional Greek salad made with grilled eggplant, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. It's a delicious and healthy dish that can be served as a side or appetizer.

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Melitzanosalata (greek-style Grilled Eggplant Salad)

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Cut the eggplants into 1/2-inch rounds and brush them with olive oil.
  3. Grill the eggplant slices for 5-6 minutes on each side, until they are tender and have grill marks.
  4. Remove the eggplant from the grill and let it cool for a few minutes.
  5. Peel off the skin from the eggplant slices and place the flesh in a bowl.
  6. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  7. Mash the ingredients together with a fork until well combined.
  8. Adjust the seasoning to taste and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
2g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Grill Grill brush Bowl Fork

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the melitzanosalata with pita bread, olives, and feta cheese for a complete Greek appetizer spread.

Tips & tricks

For a smokier flavor, you can grill the eggplants directly over an open flame on a gas stove instead of using a grill.

Cost

$8