EGGPLANT CAPRESE WITH GRILLED TOMATO AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE

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Eggplant Caprese with Grilled Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 units on the grill
1 pounds globe eggplant
1 units olive oil
4 ounces plum tomato
1 units for the dish
0.333333333333 cups basil
1 tablespoons white wine vinegar
0.25 cups olive oil
14 units mozzarella cheese
2 pounds heirloom tomatoes

Steps:

  • On the Grill:
  • Prepare barbeque on medium heat. Arrange eggplant slices on baking sheet. Brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until slightly charred and tender, turning occasionally and moving to cook evenly, about 5 minutes. Transfer to foil-lined baking sheet. Grill plum tomato until skin is charred and split, turning often, about 5 minutes. Transfer to sheet with eggplant and cool.
  • For the Dish:
  • Core plum tomato; place in blender. Add chopped basil, vinegar, and ¼ cup oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl.
  • Overlap eggplant slices, cheese slices, and heirloom tomato slices on individual plates or large platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle salad with dressing and garnish with basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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