Description
Roasted Eggplant Fattoush is a vibrant Middle Eastern salad that combines creamy roasted eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, herbs, feta, and crispy spiced flatbread, all dressed with a tangy pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. It’s hearty, fresh, and satisfying enough to be a full meal.
Ingredients
- 4 small eggplants
- 100ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Lebanese flatbread
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp sumac
- 5 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced into rounds
- 200g feta, sliced
- 1/2 bunch mint leaves
- 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 bunch basil leaves
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment.
- Place whole eggplants on tray, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast for 40 minutes until soft and tender. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, tear flatbread into rough pieces. Toast in a pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil for 6–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Remove from heat and toss toasted bread with cumin and 1/2 tsp sumac. Set aside.
- Slice roasted eggplants in half and place one half on each serving plate.
- Top with tomato slices, red onion, and feta. Scatter mint, parsley, and basil leaves over the top.
- Whisk together pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and 1 tsp sumac. Season with salt to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and finish with crispy spiced flatbread pieces. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Swap feta with grilled halloumi for a different texture and saltiness.
- Use cherry tomatoes or vine-ripened tomatoes if heirloom aren’t available.
- Add chickpeas for extra protein.
- Skip feta or use dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
- Include sliced cucumber for extra crunch.
- Store components separately if preparing ahead to preserve texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
