Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 Cups
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Calories
1725 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad
Description
The recipe grills slices of eggplant and zucchini after brushing them with olive oil and seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cooking times are adjusted so that eggplant slices take slightly longer to become tender, while zucchini cooks a bit faster. Once grilled, the vegetables are chopped into bite-sized pieces and mixed with drained chickpeas, which add texture and protein.
Crumbled feta cheese imparts a creamy, salty contrast to the smoky vegetables, while fresh mint adds a refreshing herbal note. Lemon juice is squeezed over the salad to provide brightness and balance the flavors. This salad is versatile and can be served warm off the grill or allowed to cool to room temperature, fitting into various meal plans or as a standalone vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 1 eggplant 1 ½ pounds
- 2 zucchini large
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 chickpeas 14 ounce can, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 5 mint thinly sliced, large leaves
- lemon juice of 1
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Cut the eggplant into ¾-inch slices. Cut the zucchini in half crosswise. Cut each half into ½-inch slices.
- Lay the eggplant and zucchini slices on a baking sheet. Brush on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill until the vegetables are tender, but not overcooked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for the eggplant and 3 to 4 minutes per side for the zucchini.
- Cut the eggplant and zucchini into bite-sized pieces. Place in a serving bowl.
- Add the chickpeas, feta cheese and fresh mint to the eggplant and zucchini. Squeeze the lemon over the salad, and stir gently to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1725 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 172.5kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.3g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 5.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 478.8mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 589.8mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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