Bright green basil vinaigrette offers a surprising burst of color and flavor to this late-summer favorite.
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
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Ingredients
- BASIL VINAIGRETTE
- 2 peeled shallots
- 2 cloves peeled garlic
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, tightly packed
- 1 small green jalapeño chili pepper, seeded and quartered
- 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons organic canola oil
SALAD
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound eggplant, cut into 12 1/2-inch-thick rounds
- 3/4 cup basil vinaigrette
- 1 pound tomatoes, cut into 12 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1/2 pound mozzarella, cut into 12 1/4-inch rounds
- Basil sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- To make vinaigrette, preheat oven to 400°F. Put shallots and garlic in a small nonreactive baking dish. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover with aluminum foil and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until soft. Combine roasted shallots and garlic with remaining vinaigrette ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth and emulsified.
- Preheat grill or broiler. Mix tamari, olive oil, and pepper together in a bowl. Brush eggplant slices with tamari mixture. Grill or broil slices for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until browned and soft.
- Make a pool of basil vinaigrette on each of four luncheon plates. Alternate slices of eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella in a circle on top of the dressing. Garnish each salad with basil sprigs.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Eggplant, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe reprinted with permission from Cooking with Nora (Random House, 1996).
Calories 353, Fat 26, Perfat 68, Sat. fat 9, Cholesterol 44mg, Carbo 14, Protein 13, Fiber 3, Sodium 864mg
