Quick Japanese Eggplant Salad
This quick and refreshing eggplant salad is light, tasty, and ready in minutes. Seasoned with umami-rich Japanese flavors, perfect for hot summer days!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this salad:
How To Make Eggplant Salad: STEP BY STEP
Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!
Step 1
Cut the eggplant and combine it with salt.
Step 2
Add dashi powder, soy sauce, and rice vinegar and toss well.
Transfer to a plate and enjoy this light, refreshing salad—perfect for warm summer days!
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Quick Eggplant Salad
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggplant: Cut the eggplant into small bite-sized pieces. Place them in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Toss the Salad: After 5 minutes, gently squeeze the eggplant to remove the released water. Then combine the eggplant with dashi powder, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitutions: You can replace rice vinegar with a mild vinegar or a splash of lemon juice.
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Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
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