Melitzanosalata Recipe

Name: Melitzanosalata Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants; 1 to 2 large garlic cloves (minced); ¼ red onion finely chopped (about 1/3 cup, more for garnish); 1 cup chopped fresh parsley (packed, more for garnish); Kosher salt and black pepper; 1/2 tsp each ground cumin (and crushed red pepper flakes, more to your liking (optional) ); 1 lemon (zested and juiced); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (more for later ); A few; Feta cheese (a sprinkle for garnish (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Simple and delicious Greek eggplant dip with smoky eggplant, garlic, parsley, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. The perfect appetizer with a bit of warm pita bread or serve it next to grilled meats or even fish.

Updated at: Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:09:43 GMT