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Grilled Eggplant & Feta Cheese Salad

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  1. 1 large eggplant, sliced inch thick
  2. 1/4 cup olive oil
  3. 4 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 2 teaspoon ancho powder
  5. 2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, coarsely chopped
  6. 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  7. 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  8. 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
  9. Salt and freshly ground pepper
  1. Preheat grill. Brush eggplant with oil and grill about 4 minutes on each side, or until soft with visible marks. Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, chile powder, oregano and vinegar until emulsified.
  2. Remove eggplant from grill and cut into 1/2 inch dice. In a bowl, combine eggplant with onion and toss with dressing. Crumble feta over salad.