Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Salad with Smoked Almonds & Goat Cheese

Name: Recipe: Roasted Eggplant Salad with Smoked Almonds & Goat Cheese
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants (about 2 pounds); Kosher salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped; Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 cup flat parsley leaves, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup smoked almonds, roughly chopped; 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled and divided; 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions

Instructions

I have a confession to make: I have a hard time considering eggplant a summer vegetable. I know that it grows in the sunshine, right in between the tomatoes and the basil, but its silky, melting texture is what I want in wintertime. It’s light yet satisfying, the perfect comfort food for January. Some people guiltily buy avocados in winter; others, pineapple. Me, I buy eggplant. And when I do, I make this salad.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:24:18 GMT