EGGPLANT SALAD (Caponata)

1 (1 1/2 pound) eggplant
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

Cut eggplant into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat small amount salted water to boiling. Add eggplant. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes; drain.

Place eggplant and onion in nonreactive bowl. Mix vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; pour over eggplant and onion. Toss. Stir in tomato and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.

Just before serving, stir in oil.