Healthy Roasted Eggplant Salad
Flavorful Roasted Eggplant Diet Salad with Oriental Dressing
Introducing a diet salad that perfectly captures the chewy and moist texture of roasted eggplant. Adding roasted eggplant to a regular salad significantly enhances its flavor and texture. It pairs wonderfully with balsamic or oriental dressing, allowing the dressing to soak into the eggplant for an even richer taste. Incorporating a healthy salad into your diet occasionally can make you feel lighter in body and mind.
Basic Ingredients- 1 eggplant
- 5 cherry tomatoes
- 1 handful of fresh salad greens
- 3 Tbsp sweet corn
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
Oriental Dressing Ingredients- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 pinches coarse black pepper
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 pinches coarse black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 1 fresh eggplant and slice it into uniform, round pieces about 1 cm thick. Nicely shaped slices make the salad more appealing.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat without adding any oil. Place the sliced eggplant onto the hot pan. Lightly sprinkle salt over the eggplant for seasoning. Flip the slices to grill both sides until golden brown. It might seem like it’s not cooking at first, but as time passes, the eggplant will release its moisture, resulting in a delightfully chewy exterior and a moist interior. The key is to grill slowly over medium-low heat to prevent burning.
Step 3
Wash 5 fresh cherry tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious oriental dressing that will elevate your salad. In a small bowl, combine 5 Tbsp olive oil, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp refreshing lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp sweet honey. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 2 pinches of coarse black pepper to enhance the flavor. Whisk all ingredients together with a whisk or fork until well combined and emulsified to create a perfect dressing.
Step 5
Arrange the prepared ingredients attractively in a salad bowl. Start by laying down a bed of fresh salad greens. Top with the sweet corn, then add the torn or sliced cheddar cheese. Next, place the sliced cherry tomatoes and the carefully roasted eggplant pieces on top.
Step 6
Finally, generously drizzle the homemade oriental dressing over the salad! This salad is especially delicious when dressed liberally. It pairs wonderfully with hearty main dishes for a balanced meal. Enjoy this healthy and tasty diet salad featuring the irresistible texture and subtle sweetness of roasted eggplant combined with fresh greens!
