Grilled Vegetable Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Chickpeas have long been associated with ancient Persia and the subcontinent. This recipe with textures and flavours from pomegranate to red pepper, yoghurt turned into a matho or labneh, roasted eggplants and crispy fried onions, fresh garlic slices infused in olive oil, and macerated mint is a classic marriage of the flavours of this region. with the option of adding fresh, pickled, or black walnuts!