Kumi’s Grilled Eggplant Salad

We were lucky enough to sample these at a cooking demo one summer. This is super tasty tucked into bread or pita, or served on lettuce wraps or crackers.

Ingredients

• 2 Large eggplants
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper
• 2-3 tablespoons of whole grain mustard
• 1/3-1/2 cup of plain Greek yoghurt (or thick strained yoghurt)
• Finely minced raw garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Bread/pita if desired

Directions

Slice eggplant into planks ½ inch thick and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and olive oil. Grill eggplant 2-3 minutes on each side. Dice into 1 inch pieces. Mix the garlic, mustard, and yoghurt together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix the eggplant with yoghurt/mustard mixture. Top with some sauteed or caramelized onions and fresh herbs. This can be used as a vegetarian substitute for chicken or tuna salad.

Submitted by Kusuma Rao, Tucson CSA