Marinated Eggplant Salad
Marinated Eggplant Salad features tender roasted eggplant folded into a balsamic-garlic dressing that balances tangy, lightly sweet notes with fragrant oregano and basil. The flavors deepen as it chills, yielding a mellow, silky texture and herb-forward finish. Serve it as a cool side for summer cookouts, a make-ahead antipasto, or a topping for crusty bread.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marinated Eggplant Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Pierce the eggplants several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until completely softened, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Cool completely, then remove the skin and finely chop the flesh.
- 4
Transfer to a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until lightly browned.
- 7
Transfer to a small bowl.
- 8
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, sugar, oregano, and basil until well blended and the sugar is dissolved.
- 9
Pour over the eggplant and toss to coat.
- 10
Season to taste with salt and pepper and toss again.
- 11
Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Calories 184.48 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 29.34 g 11%
- Total Fat 4.79 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.67 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1451.25 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 12.45 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 16.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 416.98 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.25 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.25 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Marinated Eggplant Salad is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, and Eggplant. Each serving provides about 184.48 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marinated Eggplant Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Eggplant, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marinated Eggplant Salad?
- About 2 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 184.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marinated Eggplant Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Marinated Eggplant Salad healthy?
- Marinated Eggplant Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 184.48 calories and 0.07 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1451.25 mg (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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