Preparation time: 45 min.
Cooking time: 20 min.
Serves: 8
Discover a healthier version of the traditional Israeli eggplant salad, Salat Chatzilim. This easy and refreshing appetizer is packed with grilled eggplant, red pepper, and flavorful seasonings, perfect for serving cold.
Slice eggplant into 3/4" slices. Salt and let sit 15-20 min. grill over medium heat until dark brown, making sure the middle is very soft. chop red pepper into 3/4" dice and cook in 1 T olive over high heat until somewhat charred Cube eggplant slices after they’re cooked and add to pepper Add tomato paste, vinegar, sugar + 1/2 C of water and cook until the tomato paste doesn’t taste raw (adding more water if it gets too dry). Remove from heat and add capers/olives. Chill. Best served cold/ room temp next day. Taste and add salt if necessary only after it’s been chilled. Serve with pita bread or sliced baguette.