High Protein Mediterranean Eggplant Salad

Elevate your salad game with this High Protein Mediterranean Eggplant Salad, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's perfect as a wholesome main course or a hearty side. Roasted eggplant forms the tender, smoky base, while protein-rich chickpeas and lentils provide a satisfying boost of energy. Fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion add a refreshing crunch, perfectly complemented by tangy crumbled feta and a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and oregano. Bursting with Mediterranean flavors and ready in under an hour, this salad is not only healthy but also an easy crowd-pleaser for family meals or meal prep. Veggie-forward, protein-rich, and irresistibly flavorful, this Mediterranean eggplant salad is your new go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Eggplant
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
• 1 cup Cooked lentils
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cup Parsley
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Oregano

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut the eggplants into 1-inch cubes and spread them on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Roast the eggplant in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden and tender. Remove and let cool slightly.

Step 4

While the eggplant is roasting, rinse and drain the can of chickpeas and prepare the other ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, cube the cucumber, chop the parsley, and crumble the feta cheese.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted eggplant, chickpeas, cooked lentils, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and parsley.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and oregano.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese and additional parsley as garnish, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the salad fresh and enjoy as a nutritious main course or as a hearty side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2205.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2022.7

Total Fat 86.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 4454.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 249.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 83.3g	0%
Total Sugars 75.0g
Protein 80.9g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 861.8mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 5344.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 47.6%