"The components of these sandwiches are relatively straightforward, but the results are a revelation. And with gooey melted cheese, tender slabs of eggplant, and a bright tomato-parsley salsa, they're a wonderful main course option for vegetarians and meat eaters alike...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb tomatoes, finely chopped (2 1/2 cups)
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3/4 teaspoons salt
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1 (8-oz) piece smoked cheese such as Gouda, mozzarella, or scamorza
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4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices country-style bread (from an 8-inch round loaf)
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2 (1-lb) eggplants