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Aubergine Salad with Golden Raisins, Herbs and Pinenuts


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Charred aubergine salad is easy to make, delicious, healthy and full of flavour. In order to fully bring out the natural sweetness of dry gold raisins, soak them in hot water mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar. For an even more filling salad, add some homemade croutons or cooked wholegrains, orzo, lentils or quinoa.

 
Dressing
  • 50 g Golden raisins (or sultanas)
  • 600 g Aubergines, cut into 1cm rounds
  • Sea salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Freshly milled black pepper
  • 25 g Pinenuts, toasted (or sunflower seeds)
  • 50 g Feta, crumbled
  • 20 Naturally cured black olives, pitted and torn
  • Parsley leaves for garnishing
  • Mint leaves for garnishing
  • 1 Small shallot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1½ tbsp White wine vinegar, plus 1 tbsp for the sultanas
  • 3½ tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly milled blac pepper
  1. Put the golden raisins or sultanas in a bowl, pour over 3 tbsp boiling water and 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice. Leave to soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Cut the aubergines across into 1 cm slices, lay the slices on a board and lightly sprinkle them with salt on both sides. Leave them for 20 minutes to draw out some of the excess moisture, then blot them dry with kitchen paper. Brush them on both sides using 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with freshly milled black pepper.
  3. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat (alternatively, you can char them on the barbecue). Brush the pan with remaining olive oil, and place it over a high heat. Cook the aubergines in batches for about 2½-3 minutes on each side until golden, charred and completely soft when pressed.
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a bowl, or shake in a clean jar with a lid. Season well. Spoon over most of the dressing into the aubergine bowl and toss a few times. Season well.
  5. Arrange the aubergine over a large platter, scatter with the pine nuts, feta, parsley, mint, drained sultanas and olives. Serve with the remaining dressing.




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26 comments:

Tom 28/7/24 13:39

...my aubergine in the garden are produce like crazy!

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Judee 28/7/24 13:55

I would love this salad bc I love everything in it! Sounds delicious.

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Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 28/7/24 14:15

Such a yummy combination of flavors and textures!!!

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Anonymous 28/7/24 14:51

Yummy! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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Mbul Kecil 28/7/24 14:57

Your aubergine dish is very rich and flavourfull....I usually called them as eggplant...And cook them by stir fry....
by read this recipe, i get a new way to cook aubergine. Thanks Angie ^^

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Brian's Home Blog 28/7/24 15:28

Lots of goodies in that salad, yum!

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Veronica Lee 28/7/24 17:49

What a delicious blend of flavors and textures! 😋

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DEZMOND 28/7/24 19:42

Very nice colour design especially the pics with the navy blue plate and checkered cloth.

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LoveT. 28/7/24 20:35

A great recipe, everything harmonizes perfectly

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Lola Martínez 28/7/24 20:53

Con lo que me gusta la berenjena asada, esta ensalada con todos sus complementos me encanta.

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roentare 28/7/24 23:56

Eggplants are one of my favorite dish

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Ben | Havocinthekitchen 28/7/24 23:58

I love eggplants, so this salad is calling my name. Loving all the flavours, especially the use of feta and pine nuts!

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citu 29/7/24 01:32

Me gustan las berenjenas. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

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Tandy | Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) 29/7/24 09:05

oh yum! This takes me right back to Sicily, where I could easily live :)

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Breathtaking 29/7/24 09:06

Hello Angie :) I'm back and have a lot of catching up to do, but couldn't resist the look of this salad. I like all the ingredients and it's a perfect meal for a hot summers day, and it's easy to make. Thank you for this delicious suggestion.
All the best
Sonjia

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David M. Gascoigne, 29/7/24 11:21

It’s a bit of a problem to get my wife to eat eggplant. This might work!

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eileeninmd 29/7/24 13:21

Yum, I love eggplant! Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

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Carol @Comfort Spring Station 29/7/24 13:41

I love eggplant and this looks wonderful.

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Ivana Split 29/7/24 14:35

I should try this. I like aubergine but I never tried it in a salad.

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Bill 29/7/24 17:55

Eggplant is one of my favourites.

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Cooking Julia 29/7/24 23:27

This eggplant salad looks delicious and nutritious, I like it!

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My name is Erika. 30/7/24 01:53

Those black olive and the skin on the eggplant really makes this salad look stunning. I bet it tastes wonderful too. Happy new week.

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thepaintedapron.com 30/7/24 15:58

I've never thought to use eggplant in a salad, it sounds wonderful!
Jenna

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Raymund | angsarap.net 1/8/24 07:30

This charred aubergine salad sounds absolutely amazing! I love how you've incorporated the sweetness of the golden raisins and the creaminess of the feta. i can't wait to try this out for my next gathering!

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Anonymous 6/8/24 00:57

This has such a wonderful Middle Eastern flavor profile! Love it. David (C & L)

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