"This is one of my all-time favorite salads to eat when I'm concentrating on eating light...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 medium red bell peppers, halved and seeded
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1 1/2 pounds chinese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
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1 medium sweet onion, cut into 8 wedges
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1 pint cherry tomatoes
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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12 oil-cured olives, pitted and halved (optional)
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1/4 cup fresh small basil leaves, chopped
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1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives