Chargrilled eggplant, courgette and tomato salad
Summary
Seeking the perfect healthy and refreshing dish for the summer? Look no further than the Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad. This dish is packed with vibrant flavors, essential nutrients, and the freshness that only summer veggies can offer. In this guide, AH7 will walk you through every step of crafting this culinary delight. Ready to get grilling?
Ingredients
- Eggplant: 1 large, thinly sliced (about 10oz or 280g)
- Courgette (Zucchini): 2 medium-sized, thinly sliced (about 14oz or 400g)
- Tomatoes: 3, sliced (about 10.5oz or 300g)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Fresh basil leaves: a handful, roughly torn
- Fresh mint leaves: a handful, roughly torn
- Lemon: 1, zested and juiced
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: freshly ground, to taste
time
Preparation and Cooking Time: About 30 minutes.
Serves: 2
Nutritional Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 9g
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad ingredients. Make sure they’re all cleaned and sliced accordingly.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While it’s warming up, brush both sides of the eggplant and courgette slices with olive oil.
- Once the grill is ready, lay the eggplant and courgette slices on it. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes, until they’re slightly charred and tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled eggplant, courgette, and fresh tomato slices.
- Sprinkle the lemon zest, pour the lemon juice, and add the torn basil and mint leaves to the bowl.
- Season the Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
Tips
- To intensify the flavors of your Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad, let it sit and marinate for about 20 minutes before serving.
- Using a grill pan instead of an outdoor grill can also deliver that chargrilled effect to your veggies.
- Make sure not to over-grill the veggies. They should retain some of their crunch.
Serving your Chargrilled eggplant, courgette and tomato salad
- Serve your Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad on a bed of fresh arugula or spinach for added greens.
- A sprinkle of feta cheese can add a creamy tang to the dish, complementing the fresh veggies.
- This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete, protein-packed meal.
- You can also enjoy this Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad as a standalone dish for a light lunch or dinner.
There you have it! A simple, delicious, and nutritious Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad that’s perfect for those warm summer days. Thanks to AH7 for guiding you every step of the way. Enjoy your meal and keep rocking that healthy lifestyle!
CHARGRILLED EGGPLANT, COURGETTE AND TOMATO SALAD
Seeking the perfect healthy and refreshing dish for the summer? Look no further than the Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad. This dish is packed with vibrant flavors, essential nutrients, and the freshness that only summer veggies can offer. In this guide, AH7 will walk you through every step of crafting this culinary delight. Ready to get grilling?
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Nutritions
Nutrition Facts
CHARGRILLED EGGPLANT, COURGETTE AND TOMATO SALAD
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
50
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
13
g
14
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- Eggplant: 1 large thinly sliced (about 10oz or 280g)
- Courgette Zucchini: 2 medium-sized, thinly sliced (about 14oz or 400g)
- Tomatoes: 3 sliced (about 10.5oz or 300g)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons 30ml
- Fresh basil leaves: a handful roughly torn
- Fresh mint leaves: a handful roughly torn
- Lemon: 1 zested and juiced
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: freshly ground to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad ingredients. Make sure they’re all cleaned and sliced accordingly.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. While it’s warming up, brush both sides of the eggplant and courgette slices with olive oil.
- Once the grill is ready, lay the eggplant and courgette slices on it. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes, until they’re slightly charred and tender.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled eggplant, courgette, and fresh tomato slices.
- Sprinkle the lemon zest, pour the lemon juice, and add the torn basil and mint leaves to the bowl.
- Season the Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together, ensuring the ingredients are well combined.
Notes
TIPS To intensify the flavors of your Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad, let it sit and marinate for about 20 minutes before serving. Using a grill pan instead of an outdoor grill can also deliver that chargrilled effect to your veggies. Make sure not to over-grill the veggies. They should retain some of their crunch. SERVING SUGGESTIONS Serve your Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad on a bed of fresh arugula or spinach for added greens. A sprinkle of feta cheese can add a creamy tang to the dish, complementing the fresh veggies. This salad pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for a complete, protein-packed meal. You can also enjoy this Chargrilled eggplant, courgette, and tomato salad as a standalone dish for a light lunch or dinner.
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