Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini Salad with Feta and Roasted Nuts

Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini Salad with Feta and Roasted Nuts

Ingredients :

  1. 3 large Italian eggplants cut into cubes

  2. 3 large zucchinis cut into cubes

  3. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  4. ¼ teaspoon ground Achiote

  5. 1 tablespoon olive oil

  6. ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  7. ½ cup mixed nuts

  8. Salt and pepper to taste.

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 430 degrees F. 

  • Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. 

  • Toss together the vegetables, balsamic, achiote, ½ tablespoon olive oil, and salt/pepper to taste in a large bowl and spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes and set aside.

  • Toss the nuts with the remaining oil and pan fry until the nuts are toasted.

  • Assemble roasted vegetables on a large plate and sprinkle with feta and nuts.

  • Serve as a main dish or side dish at room temperature.

This delightful salad is a wonderful way to eat vegetables yearlong. The tangy feta and nuts add taste and texture to this dish. As always, I urge you to pay attention to the foods you eat and live long and strong!