Charred Eggplant Salad With Feta

Chef notes

I've been making this salad since before I was a chef. Before culinary school, I was known for two things: guacamole and this. (I still get requests for both.) It's the kind of dish that shows up at potlucks and family gatherings, and now, years later, I still love seeing it on someone else's table. Charred eggplant, briny feta and a bright hit of lemon — it's simple, timeless and always a win.