Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip) (2024)

Melitzanosalata is a delicious Greek eggplant dip with simple ingredients. Roasted smoky eggplant combined with onion, garlic, vinegar and lime juice then finished off elegantly with a crunch. The perfect 30-minute dip for your party.

Why This Recipe Works

Meletzanosalata pronounced as (mel-its- zan -no sal- ah -ta), is a dish different from Baba Ghanoush or the Arabic Eggplant Dip Mutabal. It has few ingredients with an emphasis on the smoky eggplant itself.

Not saying that any of them is better than the other but each one is unique on its own and you need to try them all to know which one you like the most.

I liked the special crunch in every bite coming from adding some chopped walnuts really delicious.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredient Notes

• I liked making this dish with a combination of vinegar and lime juice. Use any vinegar you have but red wine or apple cider makes for an extra special kick.

Recipe Instructions

• Cut a slit lengthwise in each eggplant to avoid bursting then roast in the oven , gas stove top, gas or charcoal grill. Give it time to soften up until skin is wrinkled and flesh becomes mushy. Let them cool down until you can handle them.

• Line a colander with a clean kitchen towel or a cheese cloth. Scoop out the flesh and place them in the cheese cloth. Squeeze by hand to get the juices out or leave them to drain on their own.
• Take the flesh out and chop with a knife.

• In a small bowl or jar with a lid, combine garlic, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Shake well to combine.

• In a deep bowl add chopped eggplant, chopped green onions and vinaigrette. Mix everything well then taste to adjust seasonings.
• Place the dip in a serving plate and garnish with parsley, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of olive oil.

Recipe Expert Tips

• Roasting eggplant over open flame is always my preferred method as it makes the dip more smoky. You can roast in the oven as well and maybe adding a little liquid smoke for the flavor.
• Make sure to drain the eggplant for this recipe or else you might end up with a watery dip.
• You can place all the ingredients in your food processor for a smoother dip.
• Garnishing options: aside from chopped parsley and walnuts you might want to try some chopped tomatoes, roasted peppers or feta cheese for a salty Mediterranean flavor.
• Customize the dip to your liking. Although not traditional but you can spice it up with some smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne or chili powder.

Recipe FAQs

• Craving something creamy and delicious? Try making homemade tahini sauce! With some simple ingredients and just 5 minutes of your time you'll creat a healthy, perfect dip, spread, or salad dressings.
• Have you tried making Baba Ghanouj at home? It is so delicious! Smoky eggplants mixed up with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect as a dip or spread on sandwiches.
• Obsessed with hummus! So versatile and delicious. Forget the store bough and try this easy hummus recipe in your next party, everyone will rave about it.
• Keto Greek Saladis an easy to make impressive dish to serve at a dinner party. Loaded with healthy, fresh vegetables, tangy dressing and scrumptious feta cheese.

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