Roasted Eggplant And Feta Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium, cubed eggplant
1 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 c. minced red onion
3 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbsp. minced, fresh oregano
salt and pepper
1 lb. crumbled Feta
1/2 c. pitted ripe olives
2 bunches rinsed, dried, chilled spinach
6 sprigs fresh oregano

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Place eggplant cubes in a shallow baking pan; toss with 3/4 cup olive oil. Salt to taste.
Bake until cubes are soft, but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
Set aside to cool.
Whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, onion, garlic and oregano in a small bowl.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss about half of the dressing with eggplant.
Arrange on a bed of spinach on a large platter. Sprinkle with cheese and olives.
Drizzle with remaining dressing and garnish with fresh oregano sprigs.