If you are a fan of eggplant recipes, this easy recipe is a great way to use them in your daily cooking.
Ingredients
The list below includes two sets of items: what you’ll need to grill the eggplant and what you’ll need to make the eggplant Caprese salad.
Eggplant: The widely available globe eggplants work beautifully in this recipe. However, if you can get your hands on other eggplant varieties, like Italian Graffiti eggplants, you can use them as well. Keep in mind that each variety offers a slightly different flavor and texture, but all will work beautifully in this recipe. There is no need to peel the eggplant as the skin is edible. Olive Oil: This is used both for the marinade and the final drizzle. Choose an extra virgin olive oil that offers a rich but subtle flavor. Balsamic Vinegar: We are using balsamic vinegar both in the marinade and in the assembled dish. I recommend a good-quality aged balsamic vinegar (affiliate link), but any of your favorite brands would work. Garlic: Freshly minced or pressed garlic adds a pungent, savory depth to the marinade. Seasonings: Kosher salt (or flaky sea salt) and ground black pepper are all you need for seasoning this eggplant recipe. Tomatoes: If you can find them, use sweet, ripe heirloom tomatoes. However, any type of tomato would work in this caprese salad with eggplant. For even layering, try to choose tomatoes that are similar in size. Fresh mozzarella cheese: Sliced thickly, fresh mozzarella pairs perfectly with the tomatoes and eggplant. While it is not traditional, you can take things up a notch by using burrata instead. Fresh Basil Leaves: Fresh basil is key for that authentic Caprese taste. We recommend tearing larger leaves by hand instead of chopping them with a knife, which will bruise them. Balsamic Glaze – Optional: This is an optional ingredient, but if you have it on hand, drizzle it over the salad for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
How to make this recipe?
Creating this eggplant Caprese is simple and straightforward. It starts with grilling the eggplant and then assembling the salad. Below are the step-by-step instructions:
A light meal or appetizer: Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread for an impressive summer appetizer that is great for serving a crowd. A vegetarian dinner: Place eggplant caprese stacks on top of a bowl of a hearty grain like quinoa or wild rice for a complete vegetarian meal. Side Dish with grilled meats and seafood: If you are wondering what to serve with eggplant caprese, know that any grilled protein would work. I especially like to pair it with my Grilled Wild Salmon and Shrimp and Vegetable Kabobs. Make it a sandwich or a wrap: Use the eggplant mozzarella stacks to make a quick sandwich with Italian bread or a wrap with flour tortilla for a quick lunch.
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