Mixed salad with brinjal ( aubergine) & feta

Ingredients

Round large brinjal, cubed & fried 100 gm      dried oregano 1 tbsp        fresh mint leaves a handful

Cherry tomatoes halved 500 gm       feta cheese crumbled/ paneer 30 gm       lemon squeezed ½

Olive oil 2 tbsp      hazelnuts/peanuts 2 tbsp  

handful of rocket leaves or any salad leaves washed & torn 1 cup

Method

1)      wash & dry the salad leaves.

2)      Arrange & top them with cherry tomatoes & brinjal.

3)      Sprinkle some crumbled cheese.

4)      For the dressing, mix oil, lemon juice, mint leaves & oregano.

5)      Season with salt & pepper pdr. To taste.

6)      Pour a bit of dressing on the salad, garnish with roasted nuts 7 serve.

7)      Instead of frying, you can grill the brinjal in preheated oven at 180 deg. C for about 20-25 minutes.