Geez! Talk about waiting until the last minute! Joanne has had her Regional Recipes-Greece challenge up for a whole month and tonight at midnight (an hour and fifteen minutes from right now!) is the deadline to get a recipe in! Ugh! I did the same darn thing last month with the Vietnam challenge. Oh well, better late than never! ;)
I have been trying for some time now to fall in love with eggplant. I've tried it every which way, except this way, and haven't really been too thrilled. Well, after this recipe I can honestly say, I'm in LIKE with eggplant now.
Grilling the eggplant really brings a nice smoky flavor and the quinoa salad with the lemon, feta, kalamata olives, tomato, garlic, onion and oregano is full of zip. Together this recipe is a winning combination of texture and flavor.
Grilled Eggplant with Warm Greek-Style Quinoa Salad
by theUngourmet -salad inspired by Shape magazine
serves 4
4 1 inch slices of eggplant
1/2 cup quinoa
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
juice from 1 lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
3 oz crumbled feta
salt and pepper
Rinse the quinoa. Place water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Cook for 15 minutes until almost translucent. Allow to cool slightly. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, oregano and garlic. In a medium bowl toss the quinoa and dressing with the remaining ingredients.
Grill the eggplant about 4-5 minutes turning once. Grill the onion slices until nicely browned but still firm and add to the salad.
Serve warm salad over grilled eggplant.
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I actually really enjoyed this recipe and will most definitely make it again. I am submitting this to Joanne for Regional Recipes-Greece.
6.30.2010
grilled eggplant with warm greek-style quinoa salad
Labels:
Easy Meals,
Grilling,
Meatless Meals,
Salads
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I have the same issue with eggplant. I think I've had one too many soggy eggplant parmesan dishes and it's left a nasty taste in my mouth. Plus, it is NOT something that reheats well. But if you say this will cause me to fall in "like"...I will give it a go. ;)
Thank you SO much for this! i adore eggplant, ESPECIALLY grilled. That quinoa salad looks like the perfect pairing for it.
I have had a few bad quinoa experiences. but this looks so delicious...I might be up for trying it again.
Looks gorgeous! Quinoa and I don't get along, but I think I'll substitute wheat berries or barley. Delish!
Wow - that is amazing. I have to say I don't have much experience with eggplant. Beautiful presentation!
You really should try out for Top Chef!
XOXO
jen
I has just learnt Greek style eggplant!! Thank you!!I'll try it right now for today.
It looks wonderful! I love eggplants too!
OH this looks amazing. You are a shoe-in to win.
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner
www.mawhats4dinner.com
That's so pretty and it sounds really good too! I love eggplants and I love quinoa, so I can't go wrong with this recipe!
Oh, love that eggplant and I must try this. It sounds delicious! It's a great unique recipe!
Love your grilled eggplant, esp. when it's topped with one of my favourite ingredient: quinoa. Just perfect.
This is a gorgeous way to enjoy eggplantim. Thanks for the inspiration:D
wow! what a beautiful dish.. and i think i would so love to try this!
eggplant.. among my fav :) specially the grilled version!! oh yeah and the toping of quinoa :D sweeettt!! yummmm!!!
cheers!! and have a great weekend
Yay, I'm glad you like eggplant now! I'm still trying to convert my hubby (who doesn't like it at all). I bet this delicious recipe will win him over! ;)
yum...love eggplant! I've never had it in a salad before though, interesting!
How uncanny...this looks almost exactly like an eggplant dish I did a couple of weeks ago, only I used couscous! LOL!! Sounds delicious =)
I want this!!!!
I feel the same way about eggplant...even when it's fried...and I can eat just about anything if it's fried. Gorgeous pictures! It looks really good.
ok ms. ungourmet, this looks SERIOUSLY gourmet! I want to serve to company!!!
Fantastic, Kim. I should be eating more of this kind of food instead of things like a braut on a bun and cheeseburgers. This is the best way to enjoy eggplant.
Have a great 4th.
Well, yum! And yes, eggplant is always difficult. But I love it.
Good Morning!
Your pictures always make me so HUNGRY!!! :-) BUt you give yummy recipes to take care of that. Thank You!
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Great eggplant dish. Gosh, I love eggplants. Have you ever tried babaganoush (not sure of the spelling), its awesome.
anyways, just dropping by to wish you a fabulous 4th.
*kisses* HH
Yum! I'm all into Greek style food lately.
I have a love/hate relationship with eggplant - depending on how it's prepared. This looks excellent! I love the idea of salad-topped eggplant! Happy 4th - have a great weekend!
I love grilled eggplant!! This is such a yummie yummie recipe!! I don't have a grill at home and wil have to look for another way to make this! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!
That is quite the presentation. Beautiful!
oh I love, I mean LIKE eggplant also...great presenation and the greek salad just makes me want to make this dish even more, great add to joanne's round up
sweetlife
Beautiful dish...love the flavors!
This is the perfect trio for me. A side of salad and I'm satisfied.
BTW...my favourite eggplant doesn't pass the markets often...it's the Sicilian eggplant...and it's really worth looking for it;o)
Thanks for sharing and flavourful wishes, Claudia
yum! what a great idea!
Beautiful presentation and a classic combo of Greek flavours. Love it.
It's my first visit to your blog and I'm already hooked! (In fact, I'm your newest follower)
I'm in love with eggplant and have recently developed a love for quinoa. So this recipe is a win, win for me.
Ummm, I'm back to let you know that I linked to this recipe on my blog today because YUMMO
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