Sesame-eggplant Salad With Bell Peppers And Jicama

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons minced green onions
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons rice or 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small eggplant, quartered lengthwise and sliced (about 12 ounces)
• cooking spray
• 3 cups peeled jicama, cut in to 2 x 1/4-inch strips
• 1 1/2 cups red bell peppers, cut in strips
• 1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, cut in strips

Recipe

• 1 to prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
• 2 preheat broiler.
• 3 to prepare salad, combine 3 tablespoons dressing and eggplant, tossing to coat.
• 4 arrange eggplant slices in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• 5 broil 4 minutes on each side.
• 6 combine remaining dressing, eggplant, jicama, and bell peppers, tossing to coat.