Middle Eastern Eggplant Salad

This simple recipe is full of flavor and is perfect as a dip for crackers or toasted bread.

Ingredients:

• 1 med. eggplant
• 2 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
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• 1 tsp. salt, (or to taste)
• 1 diced Roma tomato
• 1/2 diced green pepper
• 1/2 diced medium onion
• olive oil to taste.

Directions:

Peel and dice eggplant into (approx) 1 inch pieces. Place in microwaveable casserole dish. Add lemon juice. Microwave on high 7 minutes. Stir and continue to microwave on high for 7 additional minutes. Let rest, covered 5 - 10 minutes.

Mash eggplant to slightly lumpy pulp. Add all other ingredients and mix well. Serve as side dish, or with chips, crackers or toast points.

By Doggy from TX