Mediterranean Eggplant Salad

Simple and easy eggplant salad with vibrant fresh ingredients and bold Mediterranean flavors. A cold eggplant salad recipe with yogurt and tahini dressing that is delightful to have any time of the day .

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• A delicious way to enjoy your fresh garden vegetables
• Filling and satisfying meatless dinner or lunch
• Makes a great side dish for your pot lucks.

Mediterranean eggplant salad has everything you crave out of a good eggplant salad. It's fresh, vibrant, boldly flavored yet very easy to make with simple ingredients. The dressing lets the earthy flavor of eggplant shine.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

• Eggplants.
• Tomatoes.
• Olive oil.
• Parsley.
• The dressing: yogurt, tahini, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

• In a large skillet heat oil and saute diced eggplants until lightly browned.

• Mix the sauce ingredients together and whisk until smooth and creamy.

• In a large bowl, add fresh parsley, tomatoes and the eggplants. Add some of the dressing, leaving the rest to serve on the side. Toss everything together and serve. 

👍 Amira's Tips

• Try to make the eggplant cubes as equal as possible for even cooking.
• You can toss eggplants with olive oil, place on a baking sheet and roast in the oven or air fry them.
• If you like deep frying the eggplants then go for it. My late dad was obsessed bu deep frying the eggplants and he would not eat them lightly browned at all.
• We liked it cold, but it can be served warm or room temperature as well.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• Add some diced cucumber or bell peppers to the salad.
• Try mixing in some red onion.
• Top your salad with some tangy feta cheese.
• Feel free to use other fresh herbs too.

🧺 Storage

• Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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• Roasted Eggplant Slices are delicious and healthy way to enjoy eggplants with way less oil than the fried ones. With simple ingredients and easy preparation you can serve these as an appetizer, side dish or use them for any meal you like.

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• Black bean and chickpea salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish to a main meal.

Mediterranean Side Dishes

• Make your dinner table more interesting with this elegant Mediterranean Rice Pilaf. This rice is bursting with flavors with a touch of sweetness that sure to impress.
• Fresh and flavorful Zesty Italian Pasta Salad with fresh mozzarella, veggies and olives. So tasty and easy to make especially with our homemade Italian dressing.

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First published August 12, 2017 . Last updated June 22, 2023 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.