Smoky Aubergine & Turkish Grain Salad with Pickled Chillies & Feta

This smoky aubergine salad combines our Turkish Style Grains with charred aubergine, creamy feta, fresh herbs and pickled chillies for a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired sharing dish. Perfect for summer entertaining, BBQs or relaxed weekend lunches.

 

Written by Sabrina Ghayour
Smoky Aubergine & Turkish Grain Salad with Pickled Chillies & Feta
Ingredients
  • 4 large aubergines
  • 2 pouches Merchant Gourmet Turkish Style Grains
  • 100g feta, crumbled
  • 150g Greek yoghurt
  • 20g fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • 20g fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon
  • 1 heaped tsp ground cumin
  • 1 heaped tsp paprika
  • 1 heaped tsp dried mint
  • 2-3 red pickled chillies, thinly sliced
  • Olive oil
  • Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Warm pitta breads, to serve
  1. Char the aubergines over a gas flame or on a barbecue, turning regularly with tongs until the skins are blackened and the flesh is soft and collapsed. Leave to cool.
  2. Peel away and discard the skins, then finely chop the aubergine flesh. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and allow any excess liquid to drain away.
  3. Reserve half the feta for serving. Add the remaining feta, Greek yoghurt, coriander, dill, lemon zest and juice, cumin, paprika, dried mint and a generous seasoning of salt and black pepper to the aubergine. Mix gently until well combined, keeping plenty of texture.
  4. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Turkish Style Grains according to the pack instructions and spread over a large serving platter.
  5. Spoon over the smoky aubergine mixture, then scatter with the reserved feta, pickled chillies and remaining herbs. Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil and serve with warm pitta breads.

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