Grilled Eggplant Salad
- 1 1/2 pounds small eggplants, sliced 1 inch thick
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces baby arugula (4 packed cups)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- Light a grill.
- Brush the eggplant slices with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the slices over moderately high heat until softened and lightly charred in spots, about 10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then cut each slice into bite-size pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk the balsamic vinegar and lemon juice with the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the eggplant, cherry tomatoes, arugula, feta cheese and mint; toss gently and serve.
eggplants, extravirgin olive oil, salt, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, baby arugula, feta cheese, fresh mint
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-eggplant-salad (may not work)