Eggplant Salad

EGGPLANT SALAD (Caponata)

1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Cut eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes
Heat small amount salted water to boiling
Add eggplant
Heat to boiling; reduce heat
Cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain

Place eggplant and onion in nonreactive bowl
Mix vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; pour over eggplant and onion
Toss
Stir in tomato and parsley
Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours

Just before serving, stir in oil

Topics: Italian Recipes - Salads

 

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