Dinner Tonight: Charred Eggplant Salad

1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

6 basil leaves, finely chopped

6 mint leaves, finely chopped

1 scallion thinly sliced

1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Pita bread