Eggplant, Lemon and Caper Salad Recipe

This cooked vegetable relish is delicious served with pasta or simply on its own with crusty bread.

 

Ingredients

  • eggplant - 1, large

  • grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

  • capers - 3 tbsp, rinsed

  • garlic - 1 clove, chopped

  • fresh flat leaf parsley - 3 tbsp

  • olive oil - 5 tbsp

  • stoned green olives - 12

  • ground black pepper and salt

Method

  • Cut the eggplant into small cubes. Place the cubes in a colander and sprinkle 1 tsp of salt. Set aside for 30 minutes, rinse under cold tap water, pat dry.

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan, cook the eggplant cubes over medium heat for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally until golden and softened. Drain and season to taste with pepper and and salt.

  • Place the eggplant cubes in a serving bowl, toss with the lemon juice and rind, olives, capers, garlic, and parsley.

  • Season with pepper and salt, serve. Serves 4.

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