Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 Japanese eggplants, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch circles; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (see page 185); 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled; 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

7 Japanese eggplants, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch circles
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (see page 185)
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup thinly sliced basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
2
Place the eggplant slices on a sheet pan or in a large bowl and drizzle with the olive oil; toss to coat with the oil.
3
Grill the eggplant slices until tender and grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
4
Place the eggplant slices side-by-side on a serving platter.
5
Sprinkle with the pine nuts, goat cheese, basil, and mint.
6
Drizzle with the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 Japanese eggplants, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch circles, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (see page 185), 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Grilled Eggplant and Goat Cheese Salad

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