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Eggplant Salad

Easy Baked Eggplant Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Large Eggplants Cut into cubes
  • 3 Large Tomatoes Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 JalapeƱo finely chopped Optional
  • 1/3 cup Green Olives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sumac optional

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pomegranate molasses optional
  • Salt to your liking
  • Black Pepper to your liking
  • 2 tablespoons Red onion finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  • In a bowl, add the eggplants cut into small cubes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, corriander and sumac. Toss the eggplants with your hands to ensure they are all well coated in the oil and spices. Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and place it in the oven to bake for 25-30 minutes or until the eggplant is soft and golden. During the baking process, stir the eggplants a few times to make sure it cooks evenly.
  • While the eggplant bakes, make the dressing. In a mason jar, add the olive oil, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, black pepper and red onion. Taste the dressing and addtional seasoning to your liking.
  • Once the eggplant has cooked, pour into a bowl and add the tomatoes, jalapeƱos, parsley, olives and dressing and mix well. Taste the salad and addtional seasoning to your liking.
  • Top it off with toasted pine nuts or walnuts and enjoy!
Keyword salad