Eggplant Caprese

Grilled eggplant, tomato, and mozzarella are layered on a white oval plate and drizzled with olive oil.

A new twist on an old Italian classic. Grill or pan fry the eggplant then layer between juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil. It's a beauty!

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Salad Recipes

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 1 medium eggplant (about 3" in diameter, cut into eight ½" slices)
▢ 100% olive oil spray
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
▢ ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 1 ripe tomato (about 3" in diameter, sliced in eight ½" thick slices)
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 8 ounces whole milk mozzarella (sliced into eight ¼" thick slices)
▢ 1 cup fresh basil (8 large fresh leaves)
▢ 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Spray both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil spray then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill pan, grill, or skillet to medium-high. Place eggplant slices on the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until just tender but not too soft. Work in batches if needed.
Remove eggplant from the pan and set aside to cool.
Place a slice of eggplant on a platter, then alternate tomato, mozzarella, and a leaf of fresh basil.
Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper

Kori's Tips

Don't miss all of our helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes that can be found in our post. Check it out!
TOP TIPS: The salad looks prettiest when you have similar-sized diameter vegetable slices. Do not overcook eggplant it will become soft and mushy. If you don't have olive oil spray, you can brush the oil on the eggplant.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Arrange the salad layers in a circle, in a straight line, or as eggplant stacks. Stacks make gorgeous appetizers!

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 471mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 492IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 0.4mg

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