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What to add to your melitzanosalata to spice it up

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There are many things you can add to your Melitzanosalata to spice things up. Here are a few suggestions: crushed walnuts, roasted red peppers, spicy peppers, pomegranate seeds, tahini, crispy eggplant skin, crispy fried onions, green onions for garnishing. All of these will upgrade a classic dip :)

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Melitzanasalata is one of those delicious Greek dishes that I don't make much, but when I do have it, it's delicious.
 
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