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Greek Eggplant Dip | Melitzanosalata

Kenton & Jane
A delicious authentic Greek eggplant dip. Serve with bread and or cheese
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Greek
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sized eggplants
  • 1/8 cup chopped parsley optional
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or desired amount
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Pierce eggplants with fork a few times and place on the BBQ for 10-15min turning every few minutes. Alternatively, place under the broiler for 10-15 min, or until soft (and turns black).
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Remove outer skin (black part) by hand, should come off easy.
  • Cut the eggplants into pieces.
  • Place in a large bowl and add parsley and garlic.
  • Mix in the lemon juice and olive oil and crush eggplants with a fork.
  • Add in Sea salt and pepper.
  • Serve Greek Eggplant Dip with bread!

Notes

Feel free to add more Sea salt or lemon to achieve your desired taste.