MELITZANOSALATA Greek Style Eggplant Salad

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Print this recipe here: https://www.dimitrasdishes.com/recipe... • Serves 4: • 3 eggplants • 1-2 garlic cloves, grated • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar • Salt black pepper • 2 scallions finely sliced • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley • Kalamata olives for garnish • Optional Garnishes: • • Chopped tomatoes • • Finely sliced red onion • • Chopped roasted red peppers • • Feta cheese • • Pinch of smoked paprika • Note: The characteristic smoky flavor of this dish comes from roasting the eggplants over a flame. This can be done in the barbeque grill or over a gas stovetop until their skin is charred and the flesh is soft. • Preheat the oven to 450 °F, 230 °C. • Place the eggplants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven until very soft. About 30 minutes. • Set the eggplant aside and cool 5-10 minutes. • Carefully scoop out the pulp and place in a colander. • Set aside for 30 minutes so that the juices can drain. Alternatively, place all of the pulp in a clean kitchen towel and carefully (it may still be very hot) squeeze out the juices. • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, and grated garlic in a small mixing bowl and whisk together. • Place the pulp in a large bowl and pour the vinaigrette on top. Mix well until combined. Season with salt and black pepper and mix in the scallions. If the dip tastes slightly bitter sprinkle ¼ teaspoon (or more) granulated sugar in it and mix well. • This dip tastes best cold. Refrigerate at least 2-3 hours so that the flavors marry. • Garnish with chopped tomatoes, olives, parsley, and some smoked paprika. • Serve with toasted bread or chopped vegetables. This is also a great spread for sandwiches. • • • Official Facebook Page: / dimitrasdishes • Instagram: / dimitras.dishes • Pinterest: / dimitrasdis0637 • Twitter: / dimitrasdishes • Here are links to some of my favorite cooking tools. The links take you to Amazon where I'm proud to be an affiliate partner :) • My cutting board: http://amzn.to/2e2p8ED • Kitchen Aid Mixer: http://amzn.to/2dQXU0b • Food Processor: http://amzn.to/2eXcvZd • Microplane: http://amzn.to/2eL2vTo • Madeleine Pan: http://amzn.to/2dQU1sm • Cheesecake Pan: http://amzn.to/2eXaGeQ • Vitamix Blender: http://amzn.to/2eXcvbH • Nonstick pan: http://amzn.to/2eL804t • Cast iron pan: http://amzn.to/2dQYfjs • Pastry Bag: http://amzn.to/2e2v0xD • Half sheet baking pans: http://amzn.to/2fcv7cD • Thanks for watching! I'd love to see your recreations of these dishes so please share pics with me on social media :) • Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and spread the word so that we can make the world more delicious!

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