Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more as needed
  • 7 eggplants, diced, or more as desired
  • 6 cucumbers, cubed
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Method

  • Heat 1/2 the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry eggplant until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
  • Add cucumbers, cilantro, parsley, and green onions to the bowl with the eggplant.
  • Combine mayonnaise, remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix dressing into the salad. Decorate with tomatoes and pine nuts.