Simple eggplant salad
Description
This is a classic recipe for a simple eggplant salad. Cut the vegetables into cubes, bake them in the oven, then mix with sauce and add croutons. It's that easy! This hearty and healthy dish is perfect for a light dinner or lunch. Happy cooking!
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Peel the onion and garlic, wash the eggplant and tomatoes.
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Step 2
2. Cut the eggplant into 2-2.5 cm cubes, place in a bowl, add a little olive oil (2-3 tablespoons), salt, pepper, mix by hand, then spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 3
3. Do the same with the tomatoes and onions—cut them into cubes and slices similar in size to the eggplant, place them in a bowl, add the peeled garlic cloves (do not chop them), drizzle with oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and mix well. Transfer to another baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Step 4
4. Eggplants take longer to bake than tomatoes, so we use two baking sheets. Put the eggplants in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then remove, stir, and return to the oven.
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Step 5
5. Place the second baking sheet with tomatoes and onions in the oven as well. Bake them together for another 15-20 minutes.
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Step 6
6. While the vegetables are baking, take a baguette. You can also use another type of white bread.
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Step 7
7. Cut the loaf into large cubes.
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Step 8
8. The cubes can be placed on a third baking sheet and put in the oven to become crispy. But I don't have that many baking sheets, so I fry the bread in a skillet. The heat should be slightly above medium; add a little oil.
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Step 9
9. Prepare the salad dressing: mix olive oil, mustard, and vinegar—you can use balsamic vinegar. Taste it. If desired, add honey, and instead of vinegar, you can use lemon juice. Mix well.
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Step 10
10. The finished eggplants will look like the one in the picture.
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Step 11
11. Tomatoes with onions and garlic will release their juice.
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Step 12
12. The garlic can be cut in half. We will also add it to the salad.
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Step 13
13. Mix everything in a bowl and add the dressing, then mix again. This simple eggplant salad can be served either warm or cold. Enjoy your meal!