Vietnamese Grilled Eggplant Salad Recipe

Eggplant is a versatile vegetable that is widely used in Vietnamese cuisine. It is known for its meaty texture and ability to absorb flavors, making it a popular ingredient in salads and stir-fries.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Vietnamese Grilled Eggplant Salad Recipe

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: Vietnamese Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 480

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Eggplant
• 3 teaspoon Lime juice
• 2 teaspoon Fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 piece Thai chili
• 1 cup Mint leaves
• 1 cup Cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cup Roasted peanuts
• 1 piece Red onion
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and Thai chili. Set aside.
4. Grill the eggplant slices until tender and lightly charred, about 3-4 minutes per side.
5. Remove the eggplant from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Cut the grilled eggplant into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl.
7. Add the mint leaves, cilantro leaves, roasted peanuts, and thinly sliced red onion to the bowl with the eggplant.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
9. Season with salt to taste.
10. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve the Vietnamese Grilled Eggplant Salad as a refreshing appetizer or a light lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 6g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.