DISH RESEARCH · Dish
Melitzanosalata
Also known as: μελιτζανοσαλάτα, メリジャノサラタ
Greek roasted eggplant dip brightened with lemon, red onion, garlic and parsley.
About Melitzanosalata
Melitzanosalata is a traditional Greek roasted eggplant dip served among meze. This profile follows the simple lemon, red onion and parsley version documented by My Greek Dish.
Roasted eggplant provides a mellow smoky base enriched by olive oil. Lemon sharpens the dip, red onion and garlic add savoury bite, and parsley gives a clean herbal finish.
The dip is soft and spoonable with a muted beige-green colour and small purple, green and red flecks. Its texture is creamy but lightly rustic rather than perfectly smooth.
Allergens in this recipe
Allergen details are not yet confirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Melitzanosalata
My Greek Dish's lemon and parsley Melitzanosalata.
- Purple eggplantsSmoky roasted base
- Red onionFresh savoury bite
- GarlicPungent depth
- Olive oilRichness and texture
- Lemon juiceBright acidity
- Sea saltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- Fresh parsleyHerbal finish
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Purple eggplants:
- Red onion:
- Garlic:
- Olive oil:
- Lemon juice:
- Sea salt:
- Black pepper:
- Fresh parsley:
Origins & food traditions
My Greek Dish identifies this as a traditional Greek eggplant dip and supplies the complete lemon-and-parsley version; the Greek National Tourism Organisation independently describes melitzanosalata as an aubergine dip based on grilled or smoked aubergine, olive oil and garlic.
Countries
- Greece
- GreeceCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Greek Cuisine
- Greek Home CookingCatalogue link pending review