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Roasted Eggplant Caprese Salad Recipe

Roasted Eggplant Caprese Salad Recipe

A delightful take on Caprese salad featuring roasted eggplant and fresh ingredients.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • food processor
  • small baking dish

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 whole eggplant, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • Salt for sprinkling
  • 3 large or steak tomatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds

Cheese & Basil

  • 16 Oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • 20 leaves basil leaves, more for the dressing

Basil Vinaigrette

  • 1 clove small garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon lime juice
  • Pinch crushed red pepper
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Spread the eggplant slices on a large tray and sprinkle generously with salt. Leave for 30 minutes; pat the eggplant dry when ready.
  • Place the eggplant and tomato slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and roast in the oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once cool, assemble the Caprese salad in a baking dish with eggplant, tomato, cheese, and basil in a tight row.
  • If desired, heat in the oven for 7-10 minutes until cheese melts slightly.
  • Make the basil vinaigrette by blending garlic, basil, olive oil, lime juice, and spices in a food processor.
  • Remove the salad from the oven and drizzle basil vinaigrette on top. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

If you prefer to keep the mozzarella cheese cold, skip the heating step to maintain the salad's shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Caprese Salad, Eggplant Recipe, Healthy Appetizer, Mediterranean Salad, Roasted Eggplant Caprese Salad, Vegetarian Salad
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