Mayonnaise Eggplant Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy eggplant salad that’s perfect for any occasion. This salad brings together the rich flavors of roasted eggplant, fresh herbs, and garlic, all tied together with a smooth mayonnaise dressing. Serve it as a side dish or spread it on some crusty bread!
Ingredients:
- 1 large eggplant
- 3-4 green onions
- 3 cloves of garlic
- A small bunch of fresh coriander
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Gather all the ingredients and ensure they’re ready for use.
- Cut the Eggplant:
Using the Gunter Wilhelm 7″ Santoku Knife, slice the eggplant into small cubes. This knife’s precision and sharpness make cutting through vegetables like eggplant effortless, ensuring even and clean slices.
- Cook the Eggplant: Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the eggplant cubes and cook until they become soft and golden brown. Set aside to cool.
- Chop the Herbs: Finely chop the green onions, garlic, and coriander using our Santoku Knife. Its superior blade ensures precise cuts, helping you to retain the herbs’ freshness and flavor.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the crushed garlic. Stir well to ensure the garlic is fully mixed in.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cooked eggplant, green onions, and chopped coriander into the bowl with the mayonnaise and garlic. Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Season and Serve: Add salt to taste and mix one final time. Your creamy, flavorful Mayonnaise Eggplant Salad is ready to serve! Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
Suggested Knife for This Recipe:
Gunter Wilhelm 7″ Santoku Knife Lightning ProCut
The Gunter Wilhelm 7″ Santoku Knife is a versatile tool perfect for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, fruits, and meats. This knife, designed for precision and ease of use, makes food preparation more efficient and enjoyable.
- Sharp and Precise: The 7″ blade, made from premium German steel, provides a sharp edge that allows for precise and clean cuts, whether you’re chopping herbs or dicing vegetables.
- Comfortable Handle: The SMART-BOLSTER™ design ensures a comfortable grip and excellent balance, reducing hand fatigue during long prep sessions.
- Multi-purpose Blade: Its broad, slightly curved design makes it ideal for both chopping and slicing, giving you flexibility in the kitchen.
- Hollow Edge Design: The dimples along the blade reduce friction and prevent food from sticking, allowing for smoother cuts.
- Blade Length: At 7″, this blade might be too large for small, intricate cutting tasks, making it less suited for detailed work. For those tasks, a Gunter Wilhelm 3.5″ Paring Knife would be a better option. Its smaller blade is perfect for precise cuts, like peeling, trimming, and slicing smaller fruits or vegetables.
