Go Back
–+ servings
Print

Charred Eggplant Salad

A salad with charred eggplant kicked up with Spanish Smoked Paprika sauteed into red bell peppers and onion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Author Michael Solomonov & Steven Cook

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggplants halved
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin Greek olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

Instructions

  • Place the eggplants, cut-side down, on an outdoor grill on medium high heat until the outside flesh is charred and the flesh is tender.
  • Let the eggplants cool, then remove the flesh and the charred surface and spoon into a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add back in the eggplant, stirring to break up the eggplant. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat on medium heat.
  • Add in the red bell pepper, onion and spices.
  • Cook for 4 - 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add back in the eggplant mixture.
  • Stir in the salt, 3/4 of the parsley and cook for 1 more minute.
  • Let cool.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the parsley on top as a garnish.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from Zahav Cookbook