Eggplant

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (use light if you wish)
• 1 tablespoon romano cheese, grated (Parmesan can be subbed)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (I have used lime with good results)
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (season salt can be used too)
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 4 (1/2-inch-thick)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 4 plum tomatoes
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Bread and Toppings
• 1 small purple onion, sliced
• 4 slices Italian bread
• fresh basil leaf