How to make eggplant salad
In the past 10 days, the hot topics and hot content on the entire Internet have mainly focused on healthy eating, summer recipes for relieving the heat, and how to make Kuaishou home-cooked dishes. As a seasonal vegetable in summer, eggplant has become a frequent guest on many family tables because of its soft and glutinous taste and rich nutrition. Today, we will share a simple and delicious eggplant salad recipe, so that you can enjoy a refreshing and appetizing meal in the hot summer.
1. Preparation of ingredients for eggplant salad

| Material name | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Eggplant | 2 sticks | Choose long purple-skinned eggplants for a better taste |
| minced garlic | 3 petals | Can be increased or decreased according to personal taste |
| light soy sauce | 2 scoops | for seasoning |
| balsamic vinegar | 1 spoon | Increase sourness and appetizer |
| sesame oil | 1 spoon | Titian |
| white sugar | 1 tsp | Blend the flavor |
| chili oil | Appropriate amount | Optional, add according to taste |
| coriander | A little | for decoration |
2. How to make eggplant salad
1.Handling eggplant: Wash the eggplant, cut into long strips or small pieces, and steam in a steamer for 10-15 minutes until the eggplant becomes soft. Steamed eggplant has a softer texture and is suitable for salad dressing.
2.Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, add light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and minced garlic, stir well. If you like spicy food, you can add an appropriate amount of chili oil.
3.Stir-fried eggplant: Take out the steamed eggplant, drain the water and put it into a large bowl. Pour in the prepared sauce and mix gently to make sure every piece of eggplant is coated with the sauce.
4.Plate: Put the mixed eggplant into a plate, sprinkle with a little coriander as decoration, and a refreshing and appetizing eggplant salad is completed.
3. Nutritional value of eggplant salad
| Nutritional information | Content (per 100g) | Efficacy |
|---|---|---|
| heat | 25kcal | Low calorie, suitable for people losing weight |
| protein | 1.1g | Provides essential amino acids |
| dietary fiber | 2.5g | Promote digestion and prevent constipation |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg | Enhance immunity |
| Potassium | 230 mg | Regulate blood pressure and maintain electrolyte balance |
4. Tips for eggplant salad
1.Choose eggplant: Try to choose fresh long purple-skinned eggplants. Eggplants with smooth skin and no spots taste better.
2.Steaming time: The time for steaming eggplant should not be too long, otherwise it will be too soft and rotten, affecting the taste.
3.Flexible seasoning: You can adjust the proportion of the sauce according to your personal taste. If you like sourness, you can add more balsamic vinegar. If you like sweetness, you can add more sugar.
4.Better after refrigeration: The mixed eggplant can be placed in the refrigerator for half an hour before eating, and the taste will be cooler and more refreshing.
5. Conclusion
Eggplant salad is a simple, easy-to-make, nutritious home-cooked dish, especially suitable for summer consumption. Not only does it whet your appetite and relieve the heat, it also replenishes your body with a variety of vitamins and minerals. I hope that through today’s sharing, you can easily master the preparation method of this dish and bring a refreshing deliciousness to your family.
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