Eggplant Salad with Dill and Garlic

Eggplant Salad with Dill and Garlic
Eggplant Salad with Dill and Garlic
Editor's note: This recipe was created by chef Einat Admony for an Israeli Passover menu. This tangy salad is an interesting departure from baba ghanoush, and makes a terrific Passover starter when served with matzoh. You'll want to begin preparing it a day ahead, since it has to marinate overnight.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 to 10 servings
Garlic Herb Pepper Vegetable Passover Israeli Vinegar Eggplant Bell Pepper Dill
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • Carbohydrate 14 g(5%)
  • Fat 13 g(19%)
  • Fiber 6 g(23%)
  • Protein 2 g(4%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(9%)
  • Sodium 604 mg(25%)
  • Calories 168

Preparation In several large colanders set over bowls, toss eggplant cubes with salt. Let stand 1 hour to drain. Meanwhile, using tongs or long-handled fork, hold peppers over open flame, turning until blackened on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, on rack of broiler pan under preheated broiler about 2 inches from heat, broil peppers, turning every 5 minutes, until skins are blistered and charred, 15 to 25 minutes.) Transfer to large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and dice. Rinse eggplant under cold water and blot dry with paper towels. In large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Working in 3 batches and using 3 tablespoons oil for each batch, sauté eggplant and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer eggplant and garlic to large bowl. Add peppers, dill, vinegar, and sugar and toss to combine. Chill overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature, accompanied by matzoh.

Preparation In several large colanders set over bowls, toss eggplant cubes with salt. Let stand 1 hour to drain. Meanwhile, using tongs or long-handled fork, hold peppers over open flame, turning until blackened on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. (Alternatively, on rack of broiler pan under preheated broiler about 2 inches from heat, broil peppers, turning every 5 minutes, until skins are blistered and charred, 15 to 25 minutes.) Transfer to large bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let stand 15 minutes. Peel, seed, and dice. Rinse eggplant under cold water and blot dry with paper towels. In large heavy skillet over moderately high heat, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Working in 3 batches and using 3 tablespoons oil for each batch, sauté eggplant and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Transfer eggplant and garlic to large bowl. Add peppers, dill, vinegar, and sugar and toss to combine. Chill overnight. Serve cold or at room temperature, accompanied by matzoh.