Make this salad for your next picnic, party, lunch, or even as a simple cold dinner and enjoy it to the last bite.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water, or as needed
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 3 medium eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
- 3 ¼ cups plain yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ medium lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 1 (29 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
Directions
Step 1
Pour water and 2 tablespoons salt into a large bowl. Add cubed eggplant and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain and place on paper towel-lines plates until completely dry, about 30 more minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 3
Chop pita bread into 1-inch cubes and place on a baking sheet.
Step 4
Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes; do not burn. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 5
Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Working in batches, fry eggplant until golden, about 6 minutes per batch. Remove to paper towel-lined plates to drain.
Step 6
Meanwhile, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Step 7
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small frying pan. Add almonds and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring often, until nicely brown and toasted, 3 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Step 8
Place lettuce on a serving platter. Layer with eggplant, chickpeas, and roasted pita bread. Pour yogurt mixture over top and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Serve at room temperature or cold.
Cook’s Notes:
You could adjust the amounts of any of the ingredients to your liking. I sometimes add more chickpeas and almonds.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 435 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat17g | 21% |
Saturated Fat3g | 16% |
Cholesterol9mg | 3% |
Sodium2307mg | 100% |
Total Carbohydrate59g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber14g | 48% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C25mg | 123% |
Calcium289mg | 22% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium1051mg | 22% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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