Roasted Eggplant Salad

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare eggplant: roast it at high heat with a little bit of oil and salt; then layer it into a composed salad. There are three elements to this salad:
1. Cucumber-yogurt sauce, seasoned with cumin, garlic, and fresh lemon. It's like a cross between an Indian raita and a Greek tzatziki.
2. Roasted eggplant, irresistible on its own, caramelized at the edges, creamy in the center.
3. Tomato salad, dressed in a simple mix of equal parts olive oil and white balsamic vinegar, plus flaky sea salt to taste. A handful of greens, such as arugula or sprouts, gets folded into the dressed tomatoes just before serving.
Find the full recipe here: alexandracooks.com/2019/07/31...

[@katerlee516]

I’ve eaten this 2 days in a row
For lunch and dinner! Delicious!

[@Pitseolak1]

Wow that looks amazing 🤤

[@karenlin-mahar3403]

Looks incredible! What a fabulous recipe! ☺️

[@user-mt4bu5eu3h]

Soo tasty! Just made today. We loved it in Turkey. Thank you!

[@mrsmuffinman]

This looks so yummy, must make soon!
Also love the piano practice in the background 🥰

[@AlexandraStafford]

Thank you, Diane! Happy happy Fourth to you!

[@artemkashtanov540]

liked the piano too =D

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Looks great! Nice recipe! A bit too much salt and oil and vinegar for me, but I appreciate it! Well done! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thegoodthebadandtheugly579]

Have you tried baking the tomatoes as well? 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MeditazioniGuidate]

That’s a lot of pepper 🤣

[@AlexandraStafford]

Never too much for me 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MeditazioniGuidate]

@@AlexandraStafford whatever floats your boat 🤪

[@Wateringman]

Excellent idea.
...my way....
▪︎eggplant gets peeled [ younger and smaller eggplant have thinner skin - larger ones the skin is thicker - I peel everything - PALATE IS ALL! ]
▪︎ Eggplant gets cut up into smaller sizes. "CARRE" cut - 3/4 inch squares.
●Cucumber gets peeled. I cut it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the center with a spoon. Leave only the dry flesh of the cucumber. This one gets grated - NO NEED TO STRAIN!
▪︎Cherry tomatoes get peeled. MY KITCHEN RULE THAT ALL TOMATOES ARE PEELED - or risk "excomunication" from my kitchen.
● Cherry tomatoes get Balsamic Vinegar....PERIOD!
▪︎Besides lemon juice - I toss in the lemon's zest as a final topping.
● Eat with a good quality Italian wine. Moscato D'asti slightly chilled!
■ SALUD!