Eggplant Salad(Turkey)

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 5 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A smoky, creamy eggplant salad with tangy lemon, garlic, fresh herbs, and olives, perfect as a light appetizer or side dish for Mediterranean-inspired meals.

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Ingredients

  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 lemon, squeezed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato
  • parsley
  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 8 oz plain yogurt
  • salt
  • few black olives

Instructions

  1. Prick the eggplant in several places with a toothpick.
  2. Place the eggplant on a rack in a 400°F oven.
  3. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, turning once.
  4. Pour corn oil into a small porcelain bowl or platter.
  5. When the eggplant is cooked, peel it while hot and mash it finely in small sections on a wooden board.
  6. Immerse the mashed eggplant in the oil and add lemon juice to prevent darkening.
  7. Add yogurt, minced garlic, and salt; mix well.
  8. Smooth the top of the salad and garnish with sliced tomato, black olives, and parsley.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

430 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 31.5g 40% DV
Carbs 31.7g 12% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10010.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1901.3mg 40% DV
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 30mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 45.3mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 107.5mg 8% DV
Iron 16.5mg 92% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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