A modern home-style salads recipe inspired by the pantry and cooking traditions of Armenia, using coriander, cilantro and familiar everyday ingredients.
Prepare the vegetables and place them in a large bowl
Chop the cilantro
Whisk wine vinegar, vegetable oil and coriander
Toss the dressing with the vegetables
Rest for 10 minutes before serving
The cooking traditions of Armenia are diverse, so Eggplant and Cilantro Salad from Armenia should be read as a practical contemporary recipe inspired by that culinary setting.
This version emphasizes practical ingredients: eggplant, beans and cilantro, supported by coriander for depth.
The recipe uses wheat flour, eggplant and cilantro as recognizable building blocks, with coriander and black pepper providing the main aromatic direction.
The recipe is portioned for a typical shared meal and can be served with wheat flour, fresh vegetables or a simple side according to the style of the dish.
The proportions below are standardized for repeatable home cooking. A local cook may prepare a related dish very differently, especially in choice of vegetables, spice intensity and accompaniments.
4 servings