Grilled eggplant salad with mozzarella
This vibrant Mediterranean eggplant salad is perfect as a side to grilled chicken or fish. But you can also enjoy it as a meal. Why not add some tuna to up the protein? Gorgeous presentation. Gorgeous flavor. Gorgeous balance.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs 900 g eggplant
- 1⁄3 cup 75 ml olive oil, for brushing the eggplant
- 1⁄3 cup 75 ml olive oil, for the dressing
- ½ ½ lemon, juicedlemons, juiced
- 2 2 garlic clovegarlic cloves (optional)
- 7 oz. 200 g (275 ml) tomatotomatoes
- 2 oz. 50 g anchovies (optional)
- 9 oz. 250 g (550 ml) fresh mozzarella cheese, drained
- ¼ cup 60 ml fresh mint
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Slice the eggplant lengthwise and brush with olive oil on both sides. Season with salt.
- Grill for five minutes or more on each side until the slices have turned a nice color and are really soft.
- Mix olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly minced garlic.
- Pour the dressing on a platter and place the eggplant slices on top to soak in the dressing. Turn after about a minute.
- Slice tomatoes and add to the platter. If you are a fan of anchovies, place them over the eggplant slices. Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and arrange them on the top. Season with freshly ground black pepper and fresh mint before serving.
Tips
Turn this salad into a high protein meal by topping it with about 3.5 oz (100 g) of canned tuna in water per portion.
You can also roast the eggplants in the oven using the broiler on 390°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes or until the eggplants got some color and are soft. Turn halfway.
Not into anchovies? Go ahead and make this salad with salami or pepperoni (or a combo) instead!
Meals
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Dairy free
Vegetarian
Bread
Only keto
Moderate low carb
Per serving
Net carbs: 7 % (9 g)
Fiber: 8 g
Fat: 81 % (47 g)
Protein: 11 % (15 g)
kcal: 532
Sounds great! So glad you enjoyed it!