Cooking for a crowd? This eggplant, lentil and haloumi salad is the ultimate side. Drizzled in a tahini dressing, it’s a flavour-packed dish that’s sure to impress.
Serves44
Cook time15 mins15 minutes
Prep time20 mins20 minutes
Ingredients
1 large (about 375g) eggplant, thickly sliced
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
4 large kale leaves, stems trimmed, coarsely torn
400g can lentils, rinsed, drained
180g haloumi, thickly sliced
¼ cup (40g) smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
2 tbs pomegranate seeds
Tahini dressing
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs lemon juice
2 tsp tahini
1 tsp honey
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Method
Step 1
To make the tahini dressing, place the oil, lemon juice, tahini and honey in a small screw-top jar. Seal and shake until well combined. Season.
Step 2
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Spray the eggplant with olive oil spray and cook for 5 mins each side or until golden. Transfer to a plate and spoon a little dressing over each slice, spreading with the back of the spoon. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 3
Heat the oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until aromatic. Add the kale and a little water. Cook for 2 mins or until the kale just wilts. Add the lentils and the remaining dressing. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 mins or until heated through.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat a small frying pan over high heat. Spray with olive oil spray. Cook the haloumi for 1 min each side or until golden brown.
Step 5
Arrange the lentil mixture, eggplant and haloumi on a serving platter. Sprinkle with almond and pomegranate seeds to serve.
