Baby Gem Lettuce with Charred Eggplant Yogurt, Smacked Cucumber, and Shatta : Foodwise

Name: Baby Gem Lettuce with Charred Eggplant Yogurt, Smacked Cucumber, and Shatta : Foodwise
Ingredients: 2 large eggplants, charred (instructions below; 1 lb 2 oz/500g); 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; ½ garlic clove, finely chopped; 1½ tbsp lemon juice; 1½ tbsp tahini; ½ tsp salt; 1 medium English cucumber, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, and watery seeds removed (6⅓ oz/180g); 1¼ cups/25g parsley, roughly chopped; 1¼ cups/25g mint leaves, roughly chopped; ½ garlic clove, roughly chopped; 3 tbsp olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; 5–6 baby gem lettuces (1 lb 2 oz/500g), bases trimmed; Salt; black pepper; 1½ tbsp shatta (red or green; see separate recipe) or rose harissa; ½ tsp Urfa chile flakes (or a small pinch of black sesame seeds)

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Enjoy a refreshing summer salad of Baby Gem Lettuce paired with charred eggplant yogurt, smashed cucumber, and the flavorful shatta sauce—perfect for hot days!

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Ingredients

2 large eggplants, charred (instructions below; 1 lb 2 oz/500g)
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
½ garlic clove, finely chopped
1½ tbsp lemon juice
1½ tbsp tahini
½ tsp salt
1 medium English cucumber, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, and watery seeds removed (6⅓ oz/180g)
1¼ cups/25g parsley, roughly chopped
1¼ cups/25g mint leaves, roughly chopped
½ garlic clove, roughly chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
5–6 baby gem lettuces (1 lb 2 oz/500g), bases trimmed
Salt
black pepper
1½ tbsp shatta (red or green; see separate recipe) or rose harissa
½ tsp Urfa chile flakes (or a small pinch of black sesame seeds)