---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02 Title: Grilled Vegetable Salad Categories: Vegetables, Salads Yield: 6 servings 1 lg Eggplant (10 oz) 1 Sweet red pepper 1 Sweet yellow pepper 2 Zucchini 1 Red onion 12 Mushrooms 1 Tomato; chopped 1/3 c Black olives; slivered ----------------------------------DRESSING---------------------------------- 1/4 c Balsamic/red wine vinegar 1 tb Dijon mustard 2 cl Garlic; minced 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 1/3 c Fresh basil; chopped 1/2 c Olive oil Cut eggplant into 1" thick slices. In colander, layer eggplant, sprinkling each layer lightly with salt. Let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grill red and yellow peppers on greased grill over medium-high heat, turning often, for 10 minutes or until roasted. Let cool. Peel, seed and cut into 1" squares. Place in large bowl. Cut zucchini and onion into 1/2" thick slices; set aside separately. Trim ends of mushroom stems. Rinse eggplant under cold water; pat thoroughly dry. Lightly brush vegetables with oil. Grill mushrooms and onion, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes. Grill zucchini and eggplant for 10 minutes or until tender-crisp. Halve zucchini, quarter onions, and cube eggplant slices; add to peppers along with mushrooms. Dressing: In bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; whisk in basil, then oil in steady stream. Pour over vegetables, tossing gently to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 8 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving. Garnish with tomato and olives. -----