Aubergine & pomegranate salad

Ingredients

• 450 g aubergine , (1-2, depending on size)
• olive oil
• 1 bunch of fresh mint
• 1 clove of garlic
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 9 tablespoons thick Greek-style yoghurt
• 1 handful of pomegranate seeds

Method

1. Slice the aubergine into 1cm-thick rounds. Peel the garlic cloves.
2. In a large pan on a medium heat, fry the aubergine slices in generous amounts of olive oil, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown – you will need to do this in batches, adding more oil as necessary, as aubergines absorb a lot.
3. Transfer to folded paper towels to drain, and allow to cool before chilling until needed.
4. For the dressing, pick and finely chop the mint leaves. Using a pestle and mortar, crush the garlic and a pinch of sea salt into a paste. When smooth, mix in the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, pomegranate molasses and mint.
5. Arrange the aubergine slices on a serving plate, then top with the yoghurt, drizzle over the dressing and scatter over the pomegranate seeds.

Source: Jamie Oliver