Eggplant Salad with Tomatoes and Basil
Roast eggplant:
Preheat oven to 475°, cut 3 medium eggplants (about 1 pound each) into 1 inch cubes; divide between two rimmed baking sheets.
Dividing evenly, drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 T coarse salt, and ½ t ground pepper; toss to coat. Spread in a single layer; roast, turning once,
until golden and tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on sheets.
Make salad:
In a large bowl, whisk together 3 T white wine vinegar, 2 T olive oil, ½ t coarse salt, and ¼ t ground pepper. Add roasted eggplant along with
1 pint halved grape tomatoes and 1 cup torn fresh basil leaves, toss to combine.
Serves 6
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