# Herb-Infused Yogurt Sauces This Eggplant Salad Dish Calls for a Delicious Saffron Yogurt Sauce By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-05-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saffron-yogurt References: [seriouseats](http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/02/the-secret-ingredient-saffron-roasted-eggplant-recipe.html) This recipe for a roasted eggplant salad with saffron yogurt is an energizing and healthy meal choice that is sure to liven up any dull dinner routines. The eggplant salad calls for the inclusion of two medium-sized eggplants, ten basil leave, fresh black pepper, pine nuts, hot water, saffron and Greek yogurt. While the eggplant salad portion of the dish is most time-consuming, preparing the [Greek yogurt sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooling-sauce) is a little faster and can be done while the eggplant is roasting. The [saffron and hot water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onken-greek-style-natural-set) is combined in a small bowl in order for it to steep. Once the eggplant has finished roasting and has cooled, the saffron, water and yogurt is blended together in a food processor. When complete, the tasty, light sauce is served on top of the eggplant with pine nuts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Herb-infused Yogurt Sauces:** The use of herb-infused yogurt sauces in recipes provides an opportunity for food companies to create unique and healthy product offerings. - **Home-cooked Healthy Meals:** The trend towards home-cooked healthy meal choices provides an opportunity for food companies to develop innovative meal kits and delivery services. - **Multi-functional Kitchen Appliances:** The demand for faster meal preparation times for home-cooked meals creates an opportunity for companies to develop multi-functional kitchen appliances that streamline the cooking process. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the use of herb-infused yogurt sauces and healthy meal kits as new product offerings. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Companies in the kitchen appliance industry can develop innovative and efficient appliances that are multi-functional and cater to the demand for faster meal preparation. - **Meal Delivery Services:** The trend towards home-cooked healthy meals presents an opportunity for companies in the meal delivery services industry to offer tailored meal plans and delivery options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grecian-Style Eggplant Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grecian-style-eggplant-with-tomatoes-onions.md) - [Plant-Based Eggless Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggless-salad.md) - [Creamy Mediterranean-Style Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labneh.md) - [Plant-Based Greek Cuisine Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tofuitti-and-green-and-grains.md) - [Piquant Middle Eastern Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-red-pepper-sauce.md) - [Yogurt-Based Spinach Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reduced-guilt-spinach-kale-greek-yogurt-dip.md) - [Plant-Based Egg Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-egg-salad.md) - [Cooking-Ready Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onken-greek-style-natural-set.md) - [Gut-Friendly Labneh Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaza-labneh.md)