EGGPLANT CAPRESE WITH GRILLED TOMATO AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Tori Ritchie
Categories Cheese Dairy Tomato Vegetable Appetizer Side Vegetarian Backyard BBQ Mozzarella Basil Eggplant Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (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. Core plum tomato; place in blender. Add chopped basil, vinegar, and 1/4 cup oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD Eggplant and dressing can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- 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.
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Albert
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.
MDSUMON CSAN
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up summer produce.
Cecille Gabot
[email protected]I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and wasn't bitter at all.
Pier Monte
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
omar oheda
[email protected]I grilled the eggplant slices instead of roasting them and it turned out great.
Tayyab Bhatti
[email protected]I added some chopped kalamata olives to the basil vinaigrette and it gave it a nice salty flavor.
Melinda Muswagon
[email protected]I substituted feta cheese for the mozzarella cheese and it was delicious.
Suuu Been
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover grilled tomatoes.
Muhammad Abbas Ali Rajpoot
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or gatherings.
Danielle Ross
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Moeez kk
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the grilled tomatoes and the eggplant.
Mubashar Ansari
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe again. It's a great way to use up summer produce.
Apolonia Coronado
[email protected]I served this dish with a side of roasted potatoes and it was a hit with my family.
Eli b
[email protected]The basil vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the dish.
Drosoula Drosou
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and wasn't at all bitter.
Sindiswa Zulu
[email protected]The grilled tomatoes are the star of this dish. They're so flavorful and juicy.
Eberechukwu Grace
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal when I'm short on time.
Nadia Khan
[email protected]This eggplant caprese recipe is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. The grilled tomatoes add a smoky sweetness, while the basil vinaigrette ties everything together with its herbaceous freshness. The eggplant is cooked perfectly, with a te