Iranian Eggplant Salad a La Faride

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Middle East with this Iranian Eggplant Salad a La Faride, a stunning combination of smoky roasted eggplants, juicy tomatoes, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint. Enhanced with zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, this salad is garnished with pops of sweet-tart pomegranate seeds for a burst of color and flavor. Whether served as a refreshing starter, a side dish, or a light main, this crowd-pleaser is both wholesome and elegantly simple. With just 15 minutes of prep time and authentic yet approachable ingredients, this recipe captures the essence of traditional Iranian cuisine in an easy, modern way!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium eggplants
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped fresh mint
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Prick the eggplants a few times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3

Roast the eggplants in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until the skins are charred and the flesh is soft. Turn them halfway through for even roasting.

Step 4

While the eggplants roast, dice the tomatoes and red onion, and prepare the parsley, mint, and garlic.

Step 5

Once the eggplants are roasted, let them cool for 10 minutes. Peel the skins off and roughly chop the flesh. Place the chopped eggplants in a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the diced tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the eggplants.

Step 7

Gently mix all the ingredients together until well-combined.

Step 8

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes before serving for a more refreshing taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1140.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	784.8

Total Fat 57.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1231.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 189.8mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 2543.4mg	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: 60.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 33.6%