heat oven to 500

divide eggplant pieces between 2 rimmed baking sheets . brush all over with oil

sprinkle with salt

bake until eggplant is lightly browned and softened about 20 to 30 minutes

set aside to cool

In larhe bowl combine the following. .......

tomatoes, green and red peppers, parsley, olives, shallots, garlic, lemon juice, 6 tablespoons oil, and crushed red pepper

use wooden spoon to mix well....adjust lemon juice and salt

gently fold in cooked eggplant, taking care not to crush it

transfer to platter and serve