Best 5 Tossed Eggplant Salad Recipes

EGGPLANT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the eggplant and milk. Let soak about 30 minutes, then strain and set aside. Whisk the eggs together in a medium glass bowl and place cornmeal on a flat sheet tray. Toss the drained eggplant into the egg until evenly coated. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow any excess to drip back into the bowl. Drop the eggplant into the cornmeal and toss to coat well. Remove from the cornmeal, place in a shallow bowl and refrigerate until needed.
• Mix the 1/3 cup olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and mustard in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper
• In a large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients together including the torn mint and drizzle with the dressing.
• Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or a large saute pan, to 350 degrees F. In batches, if necessary, fry the eggplant until crispy and golden brown. Remove from fryer with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Place salad in serving plates and top each serving with eggplant.

EGGPLANT SALAD

Steps:

• Cut eggplant in half lengthwise. Place with cut side down in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until tender. , Cool, peel and cut the eggplant into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a large salad bowl. Add tomatoes, eggs and onion. Add dressing, salt and pepper; toss. Cover and chill 1 hour before serving.

TOSSED EGGPLANT SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a large skillet, saute zucchini and eggplant in oil until tender; add to lettuce mixture., In a blender, combine the egg substitute, Dijon mustard, ground mustard, garlic salt, basil and oregano; cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream; stir in vinegar. Serve with salad.

ROASTED EGGPLANT SALAD

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.

STEAMED EGGPLANT SALAD

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add eggplant, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
• Peel eggplant and dice; transfer to a bowl. Add tomatoes, onions, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ginger. Stir in chile pepper and garlic; mix all together well.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.