Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

tasty charred eggplant salad

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For dressing

Nutritional Information

250
calories
17g
fat
12g
carbohydrates
3g
protein
1mg
cholesterol
11mg
sodium
Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

Recipe Description

This Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad tastes soooooo good, you will be looking for excuses to make it! Eggplant is one of those vegetables: it’s super versatile. It carries flavors well and it tastes wonderful when it is grilled with smokey char lines. I love to experiment with eggplant and different flavor combinations – and I find that this one really works well!

In this recipe, I combine the grilled eggplant with tomatoes dressed in a mint leaf, chili and lemon juice vinaigrette. I use one of my favorite serving platters to assemble this really delicious and healthy salad. Just before I bring this to the table, I drizzle some yoghurt on top and sprinkle with fresh mint leaves. If I want to make this vegan, I simply omit the yoghurt drizzle – it still tastes absolutely amazing!

To make my Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the grill

    5 min
    Step 1 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Preheat the grill to medium.

  2. 2

    Brush the eggplant with olive oil

    3 min
    Step 2 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Take the ¼ cup of olive oil and brush the eggplant all over with it.

  3. 3

    Season the eggplant

    2 min
    Step 3 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Season the eggplant by sprinkling it with the coriander, cayenne and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Grill

    10 min
    Step 4 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Place the eggplant on the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes, turning once halfway through.

  5. 5

    Make the dressing

    2 min
    Step 5 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Place the mint, chilis, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and a pinch or two of salt (to taste) in a bowl. Mix well until fully combined. Check seasoning and add more salt if necessary.

  6. 6

    Dress the tomatoes

    2 min
    Step 6 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Add the tomatoes to the bowl of dressing and stir well to combine.

  7. 7

    Prepare yoghurt drizzle

    1 min
    Step 7 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    Mix the yogurt and milk together in a separate bowl or small jug.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

    To serve, place the eggplant on a large serving platter. Top with the tomatoes and drizzle over the yoghurt mixture. Sprinkle some fresh chopped mint on top to garnish.

My Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad recipe is a delicious way to use this versatile vegetable. Make it soon and tag #cookmerecipes in your grilling posts.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Stefano
August 5, 2024
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Delicious! I grilled the eggplant for a family BBQ and it was a hit!

Kiki
July 14, 2023
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Delicious! Made this for a summer picnic and everyone wanted the recipe! So fresh and bursting with flavor!

Vincent
July 16, 2021
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This salad is a delight and super easy to make.

Victor Thompson
July 20, 2020
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Great recipe! My wife loved the flavors.

Isabella Johnson
May 18, 2020
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Absolutely loved it! This recipe is simple, fresh, and so delicious. I made it for my friends last week and they were so impressed. The flavors blend wonderfully and the grilled eggplant adds a fantastic touch. Definitely making it again!

Athina
June 10, 2019
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So colorful and healthy!

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