ITALIAN FRIED EGGPLANT SANDWICH

Italian Fried Eggplant Sandwich image

Provided by Sherri Williams

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick
8-12 slice pancetta, cooked
1/4 lb genoa salami
1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
2 oz spring mix
TOAMTO & BALSAMIC VINEGAR DRESSING
2 Tbsp balsamic pomegranate vinegar
3 Tbsp evoo
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp granulated garlic (optional)
salt & crushed red pepper to taste
2 medium roma tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

1. get ingredients ready. mix the first 5 ingredients for the dressing in a small mixing bowl. add sliced tomatoes and chill until ready to build your sandwiches
2. preheat oven to 425 degrees. place eggplant slices on a rack on an oven proof baking dish. bake eggplant for 20 minutes. the eggplant will start to turn golden in color. remove and set aside
3. heat your deep fryer to 350 degrees. add eggplant slices and fry until golden brown any crispy. this should take about 2 minutes. remove and drain
4. Build your Sandwich: take one slice of eggplant followed by a slice of cheese, salad mix, tomatoes and vinegar dressing, salami, red onion, pancetta, cheese slice and top with eggplant slice. slice and serve.