Perfect Eggplant Caprese Salad
A delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad featuring grilled eggplant, mozzarella, tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large eggplant
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the eggplant into rounds, about ½ inch thick, and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Place the eggplant on the grill or a baking sheet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and tender.
- Layer the grilled eggplant slices, mozzarella cheese, and sliced tomatoes on a serving platter.
- Tuck fresh basil leaves between the layers for added flavor.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve fresh or at room temperature.
Notes
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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