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Romanian Aubergine Salad
Romanian Aubergine Salad with mayonnaise and a touch of lemon, a fantastic starter for every party or celebration. It's light and refreshing spread or dip, and it can be served with your favourite bruschetta, toast, nachos or breadsticks. A great party food to feed a crowd!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20 canapes
Calories: 31 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Romanian
Ingredients
- 2 aubergines (eggplant)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 spring onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (438 Fahrenheit).
- Place the aubergines on a tray and roast until the flesh is soft, it could take up to 30-40 minutes depending on their size.
- Leave them to cool completely, then remove the skin and chop the flesh on a chopping board until you get a smooth paste.
- Transfer the chopped aubergines to a colander or flour sifter so their can drain well for at least 30 minutes, as they can have a high water content.
- Add the lemon juice, chopped spring onion and mayonnaise and mix well.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
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Notes
- I absolutely love it with mayonnaise, but you can also leave it out and use lemon juice and seasoning only - it is a lot healthier I guess, and it can be a good vegan option.
- The salad can be stored in a air-tight container and kept cool in the fridge for up to 2-3 days if it's made with store-bought mayo, which usually contains pasteurised eggs rather than raw eggs.The aubergines can also be frozen, and you can enjoy a good salad anytime. Roast, chop and squeeze their liquid well, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly bag.
Nutrition Information
Calories
31kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.5g
(1%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
5mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20canapes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5g | 1% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.