Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad

Name: Cayenne Grilled Eggplant with Fresh Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lb. medium eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick slices; 1/4 c. plus 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. cayenne (ground red) pepper; 1/4 c. packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish; 3 small fresh red Fresno chiles or other hot chiles, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 1/2 pt. (about 1 1/2 c.) multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved; 1/4 c. Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp. milk

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Aug 19, 2016

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GHK_0816_Cayenne Grilled Eggplant With Fresh Tomato Salad

Mike Garten

Yields:

6 serving(s)

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

This colorful vegetarian meal brightens up the dinner table with smoky grilled eggplants, fresh juicy tomatoes, and cool and creamy yogurt.

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Ingredients

2 lb. medium eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/2" thick slices
1/4 cup plus 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. cayenne (ground red) pepper
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
3 small fresh red Fresno chiles or other hot chiles, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 pt. (about 1 1/2 c.) multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. milk

Directions

1. Step 1Heat grill on med. Brush eggplant all over with 1⁄4 cup oil. Sprinkle with coriander, cayenne and, 1⁄4 teaspoon salt. Grill 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk mint, chiles, lemon juice, vinegar, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt until well combined. To vinaigrette, add tomatoes; toss to combine. In a small bowl, stir yogurt and milk.
3. Step 3Arrange eggplant on a large serving platter. Top with tomato mixture. Drizzle with yogurt mixture. Garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 205; Protein 3g; Carbohydrate 12g; Total Fat 17g; Saturated Fat 3g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Sodium 260mg.

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