Moroccan Eggplant (Aubergine) Salad II

You can make more out of eggplant than just lasagna! :) Here's an unusual and tasty salad for you to enjoy.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  eggplants (2 lbs total)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons  minced red sweet bell peppers
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon dry sherry

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 3  dashes black pepper, to taste

• Garnish

• 4  tablespoons  sliced black olives
• 2  tablespoons golden raisins
• 1  tablespoon dried currant
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Peel the uncooked eggplants, then cut into 1x3-inch (approx) slices.
2. Lay on a cookie sheet, sprinkle with the salt, and allow to"sweat" and drain for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Heat oil and butter in a skillet and fry the slices until both sides are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
5. Set cooked slices on paper towels to drain of excess oil.
6. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and mix with the garlic, bell pepper, cayenne, and cumin.
7. Return eggplant to the skillet, add 1 Tbsp sherry and sauté on low until liquids have evaporated, about 5 minutes.
8. Transfer to the serving bowl, sprinkle with the dressing ingredients, and let cool.
9. When ready to serve, toss the salad, garnish with black olives, golden raisins, currants, and parsley.
10. Makes 6-8 servings.
11. Adapted from a Gail's Recipe Swap post by Dawn/NYS.