If you need an easy side dish this summer, this grilled eggplant with feta cheese is great with anything you’re grilling.
Grilled Eggplant with Feta
This grilled eggplant is a really simple summer side dish, the flavor of the oregano comes through, and it doesn’t need any garnish—though a little more dried oregano sprinkled over would never hurt! According to some research I did, the eggplant texture is better—crisper outside—if you grill uncovered. So that’s why the first half is on an open grill, but the cheese took too long to melt uncovered, so I split the difference. Serve this with Broiled Tilapia Oreganata or these Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets. For more eggplant recipes try my Eggplant Parmesan or my Baked Eggplant Sticks.
Why This Grilled Eggplant and Feta Recipe Works
I love eggplant and love to grill it in the summer! It’s super easy and goes with just about any protein. This also works with zucchini if you want to switch it up!
- Quick and easy! Ready in under 30 minutes and a great way to use up that summer eggplant!
- Versatile- serve hot or cold.
- Vegetarian and low in calories and cholesterol.
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Eggplant Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this grilled eggplant with feta. Scroll to the bottom for the exact measurements.
- Eggplant – the star of the dish
- Red wine vinegar – lemon juice also works
- Extra-virgin olive oil – for the marinade
- Oregano – fresh or dried works
- Garlic – for flavor
- Kosher salt – for seasoning
- Feta cheese – for topping
How to Make Grilled Eggplant with Feta
Here’s how to make this grilled eggplant with feta! The complete instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Trim the ends off of the eggplant and cut it crosswise into 12 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic, and salt.
- Grill eggplant, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then flip. Spoon or brush all of the garlic-herb mixture over the tops, sprinkle evenly with the feta, then cover the grill and continue grilling until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot or warm.
What to Serve with Grilled Eggplant
This easy grilled eggplant with feta is a great side dish for dinner. It pairs great with any of the following:
- Protein– Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Tomato and Feta, Air Fryer Steak, Grilled Shrimp Scampi Skewers
- Green Salads– Watermelon, Arugula and Feta Salad, Vegan Caesar Salad and would be a great addition to an Antipasto Salad Platter
- Pasta– Spaghetti with Chicken and Grape Tomatoes, Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes, Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
More Eggplant Recipes You’ll Love
- Cheesy Eggplant Gnocchi Caprese
- Vegan Eggplant Meatballs
- Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
- Eggplant Panini with Pesto
- Grilled Vegetable Towers with Mozzarella
Grilled Eggplant with Feta
Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 large garlic clove, or 2 small cloves, pressed or minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to high.
- Trim the ends off of the eggplant and cut it crosswise into 12 1/2-inch thick slices. Season just the tops of the slices lightly with salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic, and salt.
- Lay the eggplant slices on the grill with the salted side up. Grill, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then flip.
- Spoon or brush all of the garlic-herb mixture over the tops, sprinkle evenly with the feta, then cover the grill and continue grilling until the cheese is melted and the eggplant is tender, about 5 minutes more.
- Transfer the grilled eggplant to a serving platter and serve hot or warm.
