Melitzanosalata (aubergine salad)

3-4 aubergines
3/4 cup olive oil
1 small grated onion
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper
1 large tomato, chopped
black olives and green peppers (garnish)

Wash aubergines, place in baking pan and bake in moderate oven (about 350F) for about one hour or until soft. allow the skin to turn black so as to give a smoky flavor to the salad. Skin aubergines while still hot and shop in small pieces. Mix with onion, garlic, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Garnish with olives and pepper rings. Serve with roast meat, and grilled or fried fish or as appetizer.
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