Zesty aubergine salad
Background
This zesty aubergine salad is a Turkish meze called patlican salatasi. It’s delicious warm or cold and can be eaten as an appetizer (with flatbread) or as a side dish with kebab or grilled lamb. It’s vegan, gluten-free and very healthy too!
Ingredients
- 1 medium aubergine
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tomato (ripe)
- 1 Tbsp chopped flat parsley
- 1 Tbsp chopped mint
- Juice and zest of ½ lemon
- Salt& pepper
Instructions
- Cut the aubergine into bite-sized chunks. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a heavy based pan over a low heat. Add the aubergine, onion, garlic and bay leaves, then gently sauté under cover for about 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the tomato.
- When the aubergine is soft but not mushy, add the remaining oil, the tomato, parsley and lemon juice. Cook for a further 8 minutes or so until both tomato and aubergine are soft. Stir in the mint and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Discard the bay leaves before serving.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Appetizer - Lunch - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - EUROPE
- Occasions: - Barbecue - Dinner Party - Parties
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
You might also like
Recent Recipes
-
Apricot and Chia Seed Oat Cookies
These apricot and pistachio oat cookies are naturally sweetened with...
Recipe by Wholeness | -
Bulgur, Green Bean and Lentil Salad
This bulgur, green bean and lentil salad is a simple,...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Duck Breast with Braised Fennel
Duck and fennel are a classic pairing, and this simple...
Recipe by Dinna | -
Blackberry and Ginger Oat Slices
These blackberry and ginger oat slices are naturally sweetened with...
Recipe by Wholeness |
Recent Posts
-
Curly Kale Recipes
Curly kale, often simply called kale, has become one of...
Post by Dinna | -
Black Bean Recipes
Black bean recipes are a cornerstone of Mexican, Latin American,...
Post by Dinna | -
Watermelon Recipes
Watermelon recipes have become a summer favourite around the world....
Post by Dinna | -
Melon Recipes
Melon recipes are synonymous with summer. Sweet, juicy and wonderfully...
Post by Dinna | -
Peach Recipes
Peach recipes are a celebration of summer. With their juicy...
Post by Dinna |
Site Search – use quotes ” ” for an exact phrase match
Like Us On Facebook …





