Grilled Eggplant Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Garlicky Yogurt Dressing

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Serves four as a light vegetarian dinner.

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Quick & Delicious Main-Dish Salads
by Eva Katz
from Fine Cooking
Issue 72
Last Edit Date: 6/9/2011 3:07:23 PM

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2 hearts of romaine, leaves separated (save the small leaves for another use), washed, and dried
1 large eggplant (about 1-1/4 lb.), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
5 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, mashed to a paste or crushed through a garlic press
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 lb. feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Tip:

This salad can be served warm or at room temperature and works very well arranged on a platter and served as a side dish for a buffet.

Put the romaine in a large bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and refrigerate.

Heat a gas grill to medium high. Brush the eggplant slices with 3 Tbs. of the oil and season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil with the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Grill the eggplant slices until softened and browned on the first side, 3 to 4 min. Flip them and continue to cook until the eggplant is browned and cooked through, another 3 to 4 min. Transfer to a plate.

Portion the romaine onto four plates, lay the eggplant slices on top, and drizzle them with the dressing. Top with the feta and pine nuts.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on four servings; Calories (kcal): 381; Fat (g): 33; Fat Calories (kcal): 298; Saturated Fat (g): 8; Protein (g): 9; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 17; Carbohydrates (g): 15; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 6; Sodium (mg): 627; Cholesterol (mg): 31; Fiber (g): 6;

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by LymeCT, 7/13/2011Marvelous! Guests always rave and ask for the recipe. Perfect for a summer buffet. And it can all be done ahead and assembled just before serving.