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Light, nutritious salad made with grilled eggplant, olive oil, lemon, tomato, pepper, and garlic.
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Grilled eggplant salad (120 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 65 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.6 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 4.6 g of fat and 3.7 g of fiber. Its 9 mg of Vitamin C covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Grilled eggplant salad is made by charring eggplants until their flesh turns tender, then peeling and chopping them. In Turkish-style versions, the eggplant is often mixed with tomato, pepper, onion and parsley, with olive oil, lemon and sometimes garlic. It has a mellow, smoky flavour and a soft texture, balanced by the freshness and slight crunch of the other vegetables.
In Turkey, it is commonly served cool as a meze or alongside grilled food; it also fits easily into a home-cooked lunch with bread or beans. The salad is mostly vegetables and provides fibre, while its richness depends on how much oil is added. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of olive oil and let lemon and herbs bring the brightness.
Selected: 100 g
65
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
7.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 9% · Fat 49%
Vitamins
Vitamin C
7.5mg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
45µg · 5% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
120mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
13mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.7:1).
Grill whole eggplants until the skins are charred and the flesh is soft, then peel and chop them. Toss the flesh with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, and add diced tomato, pepper, onion or herbs for a fresh, smoky salad.
For grilled eggplant salad, cook whole eggplants over a barbecue or under a hot oven grill, turning them until the skin is blackened all over and the inside collapses. Prick the skin first to reduce the chance of the eggplants splitting as they heat.
Yes, remove the charred skin before making grilled eggplant salad. Let the cooked eggplants sit briefly in a covered bowl so the steam loosens the skin, then peel them by hand. Avoid rinsing them, which can wash away some of their smoky flavor.
Grilled eggplant salad usually combines smoky eggplant with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Many versions add diced tomato, bell pepper, onion and parsley. Ingredients vary by recipe, so the salad can be a simple lemon-and-garlic side or a more substantial chopped vegetable dish.
Grilled eggplant salad works well alongside grilled lamb, chicken or fish, and it can also be served as part of a mezze spread. Offer it with flatbread or pita to scoop up the soft eggplant and its lemony dressing.
Yes, you can grill and peel the eggplant ahead of time and refrigerate it. For the freshest texture, mix in chopped tomatoes, herbs and dressing nearer to serving. Let the chilled eggplant lose some of its fridge-cold temperature before serving for a fuller flavor.
Grilled eggplant salad keeps for about 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature, and use a clean serving spoon to avoid contaminating the portion you store.
You can freeze the grilled, peeled eggplant, but the complete salad may turn watery when thawed because fresh tomato and onion soften. Freeze the eggplant on its own, then thaw it in the refrigerator and add fresh vegetables, herbs and dressing.
For a smoky grilled eggplant salad, cook the eggplants directly over charcoal or a gas flame until their skins are well charred and the flesh is tender. An oven grill can work too, though it may give the eggplant a less pronounced smoke flavor.
Grilled eggplant salad can be served warm, at room temperature or chilled. It is often served as a cool mezze or side, but freshly grilled eggplant also tastes good while still warm; add lemon and olive oil after cooking for a bright finish.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.