Roasted eggplant salad with soy sesame and charred peppers is a vibrant dish that offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a light summer lunch or a flavorful accompaniment to your dinner spread. The smokiness of the roasted eggplant pairs harmoniously with the sweetness of the charred peppers, while the soy sesame dressing adds a touch of tangy umami that elevates the entire salad. Whether you're looking for a nutritious vegetarian dish or simply seeking a fresh and flavorful recipe, this roasted eggplant salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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ROASTED EGGPLANT AND BELL PEPPER SALAD
This chilled roasted eggplant and bell pepper salad is a great side dish or an appetizer in the summer. Perfect for parties; just add a bowl of tortilla chips next to it. You can also serve this hot with grilled chicken or fish. Either way, it's delicious! Garnish with dill or parsley.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet; add eggplant and bell pepper. Saute until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Return sauteed onion to the skillet. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Transfer eggplant mixture to a baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Cool before serving, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 47.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
SESAME ROASTED EGGPLANT (THAI)
Provided by Next Iron Chef All Star: Beau MacMillan
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large ovenpoof skillet over medium-high heat, add all of the marinade ingredients. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half. Add the eggplant and mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes.
- Put the pan into the oven and cook until the eggplant and mushrooms are soft and caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sesame seeds.
ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD
In Greece, this dish is called melitzanosalata. The eggplants can be grilled instead of broiled.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Prick eggplants several times with the tip of a knife. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning occasionally, until soft and charred all over, about 30 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove skin. Place eggplants in a colander set over a bowl; let drain for at least 30 minutes.
- Halve eggplants lengthwise; discard seeds. Chop flesh finely, and place in a bowl.
- Combine vinegar, lemon juice, olive and vegetable oils, onion, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add to eggplant; mix to combine. Serve at room temperature sprinkled with chopped mint and parsley.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND RED BELL PEPPER SALAD
After making revisions to an Italian recipe for antipasto, I came up with this eggplant salad dish. It is not as time intensive as it appears; many of the steps can be performed simultaneously.
Provided by cheilan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Eggplant
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a foil-lined baking sheet. Place bell peppers, cut-sides down, on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until beginning to char, about 45 minutes.
- While peppers roast, score eggplant flesh deeply in a diamond cross-hatch pattern with the tip of a knife. Press on the edges of the halves to open the cuts and sprinkle salt over the surface and into the cuts. Set aside, cut-sides up, for 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently squeeze the eggplant over the sink to extract the salty juice and wipe them dry with a paper towel. Brush each half with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Arrange each half, cut-side down, on the lined baking sheet.
- Remove bell peppers from the oven and cover with a dish towel. Let stand for 5 minutes. Leave the oven on.
- Roast eggplant in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Peel, seed, and slice the peppers while eggplant is roasting.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic, garlic, and chili sauce together in a separate bowl. Slice 4 artichoke hearts; reserve any remaining artichoke hearts for another use.
- Let eggplant cool for at least 20 minutes before handling. Turn flesh-side up. Use a kitchen knife to scrape the flesh from the skin. Divide the flesh along the score lines into cubes. Discard skin.
- Combine eggplant, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl. Sprinkle with pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and mix together. Garnish with basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
ROASTED EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) AND PEPPER SALAD
I have also used an Italian dressing with this to good results.(We've also used this as an appetizer with chips and crackers)
Provided by Mary Fillmore
Categories European
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Position rack in top third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees.
- Spray large heavy baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine the eggplant, peppers, garlic and olive oil in a large bowl. Toss well.
- Transfer to the prepared sheet. Bake until eggplant is brown and the peppers are tender, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Scape vegetables and pan juices into a bowl, saving the garlic for the dressing.
- Combine the vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne in a food processor.
- Peel the roasted garlic, add to the food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Toss the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the dressing.
- Cool, and let sit for a while to let the flavors develop.
- To serve: Bring to room temperature. Mound salad in center of large platter.
- Serve with the pita wedges.
ROASTED EGGPLANT AND PEPPER SALAD WITH PITA BREAD AND SESAME SPREAD
Categories Salad Food Processor Vegetable Side Bake Hanukkah Vegetarian Lunch Eggplant Bell Pepper Healthy Vegan Sesame Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the salad:
- Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Spray large heavy baking sheet with nonstick vegetable oil spray. Combine eggplant, peppers, garlic and oil in large bowl. Toss well. Transfer to prepared sheet. Bake until eggplant is brown and vegetables are tender, stirring every 10 minutes, about 50 minutes. Remove garlic and reserve. Scrape vegetables and all pan juices into bowl.
- Combine vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne in processor. Peel roasted garlic; add to processor. Puree until smooth. Toss vegetable mixture with 1/4 cup garlic dressing. Cool, tossing occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill vegetables and remaining dressing separately. Bring to room temperature.)
- Mound salad in center of large platter. Surround with pita wedges. Serve, passing remaining dressing and Sesame Spread separately.
- To make the sesame spread:
- Beat margarine, sesame seeds and salt to blend in small bowl. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD WITH LEEKS AND CILANTRO LEAVES
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the dressing: stir soy sauce, sugar, water and vinegar together until sugar dissolves. Stir in chile sauce and lime juice, taste and adjust the seasonings. There should be a good balance of sweet, salty, tangy and hot.
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a large baking sheet, preferably nonstick. Trim dark green tops off leeks (or scallions) and discard. Leaving stem ends intact, cut leeks in half lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Place cut side down on prepared pan, drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until soft and charred in spots, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and set aside to soften.
- Trim stem ends off eggplants and discard. Cut eggplants into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl, toss pieces with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Oil the baking pan again. (Use 2 if needed to prevent crowding.) Spread eggplant on pans and roast, turning pieces once or twice, until soft, browned and charred in spots, about 15 minutes total.
- When eggplant is cool enough to handle, transfer to a serving bowl. Cut leeks crosswise into 1-inch pieces, discarding stem ends, and add to eggplant. Lightly chop cilantro and add.
- Stir dressing and pour half over the salad, tossing gently until evenly coated. Taste and add more dressing, salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and chopped peanuts, if using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 149, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 593 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To choose the best eggplant, look for one that is firm and heavy for its size, with smooth, unblemished skin.
- Roasting the eggplant brings out its natural sweetness and smoky flavor. To roast the eggplant, prick it all over with a fork and then roast it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it is tender.
- Once the eggplant is roasted, let it cool slightly before peeling and dicing it. This will make it easier to handle.
- To make the soy-sesame dressing, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To char the peppers, heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the peppers with olive oil and then grill them for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are charred and slightly softened.
- To assemble the salad, combine the roasted eggplant, charred peppers, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl. Pour the soy-sesame dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This roasted eggplant salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The roasted eggplant is tender and flavorful, and the soy-sesame dressing adds a savory and tangy flavor. The charred peppers add a smoky and slightly sweet flavor to the salad, and the red onion and cilantro add a refreshing crunch. This salad is also very versatile and can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover roasted eggplant.
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