EGGPLANT SALAD WITH MAYO DRESSING

Eggplant Salad with Mayo Dressing image

A simple eggplant salad is perfect in summer when fresh herbs and tomatoes are readily available.

Provided by XNOORAX

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed
7 eggplants, diced, or more as desired
6 cucumbers, cubed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
½ bunch green onions, chopped
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

Heat 1/2 the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
Add cucumbers, cilantro, parsley, and green onions to the bowl with the eggplant.
Combine mayonnaise, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix dressing into the salad. Decorate with tomatoes and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 15.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 12.8 g