Eggplant Salad with Tomato and Goat Cheese

Name: Eggplant Salad with Tomato and Goat Cheese
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 4 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Tender, grilled eggplant helps make this light summer salad feel like a meal. The balsamic dressing adds so much depth and a burst of bright flavor. —Susan Leiser, Hammonton, New Jersey

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, cut into 8 slices
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

Brush both sides of eggplant with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Broil eggplant 3-4 inches from heat or grill, covered, over medium heat, until tender, 4-5 minutes per side.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, basil, parsley, vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil and remaining salt and pepper. Toss arugula with remaining oil and divide among eight plates. Top each with eggplant, tomato mixture, and goat cheese.

Test Kitchen tips

Try this salad with portobello mushrooms instead of eggplant.

Serve with toasted flatbread or pita chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 115 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Summer Eggplant Salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2018

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michelemary

Oct 18, 2018

Great flavor and so easy. The only thing I changed was to use sweet yellow onion instead of red onion. We’ll make this frequently and also try it using portobello mushrooms as suggested.