Grilled Eggplant Feta Salad
Besides being an interesting variation on a regular green salad, this eggplant salad is simple to make and really flavorful. It also presents very well and is a great inclusion for a party menu.
Steps
Cut eggplants lengthwise into inch slices.
Heat up a grill pan.
Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt , pepper and dried oregano.
Grill eggplants for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender.
Using a grill pan as opposed to a regular pan - gives the eggplants brown grill marks which look really attractive when you present the salad.
If you dont have a grill pan , its only aesthetic so dont worry.
Arrange the grilled slices on a serving platter.
Sprinkle feta , pine nuts , basil and mint over the top.
Finally , just before serving , drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Ingredients
eggplants, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, pepper, feta, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, fresh basil, of fresh mint