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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SALAD
* 4 ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed
* 3 chinese eggplants, or one regular, chopped
* 1 red bell pepper, chopped
* 5-6 scallions, chopped
* 1 medium bunch cilantro, chopped
* 2 small vine ripe tomatoes, chopped
* 1-15 oz. can seasoned black beans, drained and rinsed
* Juice of 2 limes
* Extra virgin olive oil
* Mumbo Jumbo Mesa Seasoning(yields a sweet, smokey, bbq flavor)**see sourcing notes below
* Sea salt and pepper to taste
Set broiler to high. Place corn kernels, red pepper and eggplant in a bowl. Toss to coat with olive oil. Turn out onto a large baking sheet (I line mine with parchment for easy clean-up), and sprinkle liberally with Mumbo Jumbo Mesa, a bit of salt and a few dashes of pepper. Place in oven, letting vegetables roast until skins begin to blacken in some areas. Alternately, you can grill the vegetables, but if you’re looking to save time, roasting under the broiler is the way to go. If you don’t have Mumbo Jumbo, try blending sea salt with a bit of sweet and smoked paprika, a pinch of sugar, and a dash or two of ancho chili powder. I bet some cumin would be good, too. While the vegetables are tucked in the oven, assemble the remaining ingredients in a large bowl. When the roasting has done its magic, add the corn, eggplant and pepper. Give the salad a good mix with 3-4 T of olive oil and season to taste.
To serve, grab your favorite beer and set your stereo/IPod to the sounds of Miriam, Hugh and Brenda. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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