Ingredients

• 8 Fairytale eggplants, halved lengthwise
• 4 cups ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup torn fresh basil
• Sesame oil
• Rice wine vinegar
• 2 slices good quality bread
• salt and pepper

Procedure

• Tear bread into small pieces and toast in 350 F oven until golden brown.
• Brush eggplant with sesame oil and grill, cut side down, over high heat grill until just tender.
• Cut grilled eggplant on bias into 2-inch pieces.
• Combine all ingredients and toss gently. Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
• Divide between 6 plates and season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.