1. Salt to taste. For this fried eggplant salad I prefer to use Italian eggplants or smaller globe (American) ones which soak up less oil while frying. When the eggplant strips are cool enough to handle, squeeze them again of their excess liquid. 1 jar (5 3/4 ounces) green olives with pimiento, drained and halved Preparation. Grilling any vegetable seems to really enhace it’s flavor, and in this recipe the eggplant is no exception. The end result in this eggplant salad is a tangy, garlicky dish that makes a complement to meat and fish – or just toss it with mixed green leaves like Jess does, and you’ve got a fantastic fried eggplant salad. Now, place the eggplant strips in a mason jar or other air-tight container, layering them with bits of garlic, peperoncino and herbs. Cut these slices across, lengthwise again, to obtain long strips the size of skinny fries. Peel the eggplants, cut off the ends, and slice lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices. 2 large eggplants. Drain and let cool completely. Eggplant salad, INSALATA DI MELANZANE (with Saint Anthony and other saints) January 29, 2010 marisa@internode.on.net 1 Comment I ate at Bar Idda again last night and this time I was directly in the gaze of Sant’ Antonio. Earthy eggplant is a great salad ingredient especially with its vibrant, purple hue. Add the eggplant by the handful and boil each batch for 2 minutes. Deselect All. Search through our eggplant salad recipes to find the perfect side dish preparation for you. 1 jar (6 1/2 ounces) oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved. Grilled Eggplant And Tomato Salad. This recipe is a great side dish, light lunch salad, or even a tasty addition to an antipasti platter.