High Protein Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Mediterranean Eggplant Salad, a perfect blend of roasted eggplant, protein-packed chickpeas, and lentils, all tossed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. This wholesome dish comes together with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-balsamic dressing infused with garlic and oregano. Ready in under an hour, this nutrient-rich recipe is as satisfying as it is delicious, making it ideal for a healthy main course or a flavorful side. Serve it fresh for a burst of bold, hearty flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Eggplant
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
- 1 cup Cooked lentils
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Parsley
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the eggplants into 1-inch cubes and spread them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden and tender. Remove and let cool slightly.
While the eggplant is roasting, rinse and drain the can of chickpeas and prepare the other ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, cube the cucumber, chop the parsley, and crumble the feta cheese.
In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted eggplant, chickpeas, cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and parsley.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and additional parsley as garnish, if desired.
Serve the salad fresh and enjoy as a nutritious main course or as a hearty side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.5 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.3 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 4454 mg | 194% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 249.8 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.3 g | 298% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.0 g | ||
| Protein | 80.9 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 862 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 26.1 mg | 145% | |
| Potassium | 5345 mg | 114% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
