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Tomato and eggplant salad served in a white bowl.

Mediterranean Eggplant Salad Recipe

A healthy and delicious Mediterranean-inspired salad with tomatoes, grilled or fried eggplant, arugula, and plenty of flavor. Make it low carb and keto by omitting the quinoa.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 large eggplant (cut into ½" thick slices; wide eggplant slices should be cut in half)
  • extra virgin olive oil or olive oil spray
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 2 cups roma cherry tomatoes (halve cherry tomatoes or slice romas)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup plant-based or dairy parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Salad Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Spray or brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat a grill pan, grill, or skillet to medium-high. Place eggplant slices on the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed.
  • Remove eggplant from the pan and set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl mix olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar.
  • Place arugula, tomatoes, and eggplant on a salad plate or bowl, and top with parsley, dill, and parmesan cheese.
  • Drizzle with salad dressing and serve immediately.

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  • TOP TIPS: Be careful not to overcook the eggplant it gets soft quickly and then mushy. Cook it until just tender, remove from pan and cool.
  • VARIATIONS: Make this a Mediterranean eggplant salad by using feta cheese instead of parmesan and even some olives, diced lamb, or chicken. 
  • MAKE IT LOW CARB AND KETO: Make it low carb and keto by omitting the quinoa. Start by using only half of the dressing and add more to taste. Adjust salt and pepper until you have the perfect combination.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 702mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 744IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 2mg
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