Eggplant Salad With Mayo Dressing - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.