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Roasted Aubergine Saffron Salad [vegetarian] by The Flexitarian

Roasted Aubergine Saffron Salad [vegetarian]

This colourful salad will brighten up your table. Ideal for a buffet, barbecue or al fresco dining.
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEEgg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 305 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium aubergine
  • 300 g cherry tomatoes
  • 175 g uncooked couscous
  • 400 g can chickpeas
  • 170 g fat free Greek yoghurt
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 generous pinch on saffron
  • juice of 1 to 2 lemons
  • 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + extra for roasting
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 large bunch of coriander
  • 2 handfuls almond flakes
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Put the saffron in a bowl with 2 Tbsp of boiling water and let infuse. (if you have time make this the day before).
  • Preheat the oven to 210C/410F/Gas 7.
  • Cut the aubergine in 1/2cm [0.2 inches] slices. Lay them on a baking tray. Drizzle some olive oil on top and roast for 10-12 mins until browned.
  • Place the couscous in a bowl with a pinch of salt. Cover with boiling water. Place a plate on top and leave to stand for 5 mins or so. Once the water has been all absorbed, fluff with a fork adding 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Cut the tomatoes in half.
  • Make the dressing by mixing together the Greek yoghurt, saffron liquid, crushed garlic, lemon juice, 3 Tbsp olive oil and honey. Season to taste.
  • Place the couscous in a salad bowl. Mix with the halved tomatoes, roasted aubergine, chickpeas and finely chopped coriander leaves.
  • Dry roast the almond flakes in a pan.
  • Top the salad with toasted almonds and a drizzle of saffron dressing.
  • Serve the salad with extra saffron dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 11gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 472mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

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Roasted Aubergine Saffron Salad [vegetarian]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/roasted-aubergine-saffron-salad-vegetarian/