Grilled Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Salad
Grilled eggplant is tossed with roasted red peppers, feta, olives, and seasonings in this Mediterranean-inspired salad.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Dust eggplant liberally with 2 tablespoons salt and place in a colander to sweat out bitter flavor, 30 to 60 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Rinse eggplant slices to remove salt. Pat dry.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush mixture on both sides of every eggplant slice.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cook the eggplant on the preheated grill until soft and moist, about 6 minutes per side. Remove eggplant from the heat and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Chop into 1-inch cubes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Combine eggplant, red peppers, feta cheese, olives, parsley, vinegar, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Try not to overmix because this mashes up the eggplant. Serve as-is.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)