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Lentil and Roasted Eggplant Salad

A vibrant salad featuring lentils, roasted eggplant, and fresh herbs.

Lentil and Roasted Eggplant Salad
  • Servings6
  • Active Time20m
  • Total Time1h
  • DifficultyBeginner

Ingredients

  • 500 grams eggplant
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 0.5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 0.5 cups olive oil
  • 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoons thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 0.5 cups dried cranberry
  • 480 grams lentils
  • 1 bunch mint
  • 1 bunch coriander
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 3 heads lettuce

Instructions

  • Roasted Eggplant

    • 1

      Preheat the oven to 250°C.

    • 2

      Cut the eggplants into large cubes and add to a baking sheet.

    • 3

      Drizzle with oil and salt and mix to coat, then transfer to the oven.

    • 4

      Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until soft and slightly charred. Allow to cool.

  • Apple Cider Vinaigrette

    • 1

      Combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mustard, thyme, salt and black pepper. Whisk well to emulsify

  • To Finish

    • 1

      Finely dice onion and chop chestnut into large pieces.

    • 2

      In a large mixing bowl, combine the roasted eggplant, lentils, mint, coriander, parsley and lettuce.

    • 3

      Toss the apple cider vinaigrette through the salad and serve.

  • Calories624
  • Protein24 g
  • Fat28 g
  • Carbs78 g