Mediterranean Grilled Eggplant Salad

Ingredients

Eggplant

1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

Tomatoes

2 large, diced

Cucumbers

1 large, diced

Red onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Feta cheese

1 cup, crumbled

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Olive oil

1/4 cup, plus more for grilling

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices generously with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3. Grill the eggplant slices for 2-3 minutes per side, until they are tender and have beautiful grill marks. Remove from the grill and allow to cool slightly.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grilled eggplant, diced tomatoes, diced cucumbers, sliced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, and season with additional salt and pepper to taste to create a tangy dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
7. Serve the Mediterranean grilled eggplant salad chilled or at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.