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Eggplant Salad

Name: Eggplant Salad
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 3 large eggplants (1.2–1.4 kg total); 100 ml sunflower oil; 1 small onion (finely chopped); 1 tsp lemon juice; salt to taste; (optional) 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise

A traditional Romanian summer appetizer, creamy and refreshing, made from roasted eggplants, oil, and onion. It can be served plain or with mayonnaise, alongside fresh tomatoes and rustic bread.

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Servings

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Prep

50 min

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Cook

40 min

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Total

90 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 generous servings (about 600 g salad)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

1-2 days in airtight container (oxidizes quickly)

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Freezer

Freezing not recommended (emulsion separates)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per 100 g serving

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Calories

110 kcal

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Protein

2 g

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Fat

9 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

2.5 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Fresh sliced tomatoes and crispy toasted bread

🥂Assorted pickles (green tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers)

🥂Fresh spring onions and black olives

🥂Cold beer or dry white wine as summer appetizer

💡Variations

Eggplant salad with mayo: fold in 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise for creamier texture

Garlic eggplant salad: add 2 crushed garlic cloves for bold flavor

Roasted pepper eggplant salad: mix with 1-2 roasted kapia peppers for sweetness