Eggplant Tomato Towers with Balsamic Vinaigrette
The sophisticated presentation of this salad leads people to believe that it's difficult to make. In fact, it's simple - and make-ahead, too. Stack it together just before serving.
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 311 |
| pro | 10 g |
| total fat | 25 g |
| sat. fat | 8 g |
| carb | 14 g |
| fibre | 5 g |
| chol | 20 mg |
| sodium | 463 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 9% |
| iron | 16% |
| vit A | 42% |
| vit C | 42% |
| folate | 28% |
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1 eggplant (1-1/2 lb/750 g)
5 large ripe tomatoes
2 zucchini (12 oz/375 g total)
1/3 cup (75 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) each salt and pepper
12 oz (375 g) goat cheese, softened
2 tbsp (25 mL) minced fresh chives or green onions
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
4 tsp (20 mL) balsamic vinegar
Pinch each salt and pepper
4 cups (1 L) torn mixed salad greens
Preparation:
Cut eggplant and tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick (1 cm) rounds. Cut zucchini on the diagonal into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices.
Arrange eggplant, tomato and zucchini slices in single layer on 2 large greased or parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets. Brush both sides with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast in 425°F (220°C) oven for 5 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to large plate. Roast remaining vegetables, turning halfway through, until softened, about 20 minutes. (Make-ahead: Let cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; reheat in 400°F/200°C oven for 5 minutes.)
Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine goat cheese with chives; set aside.
Balsamic Vinaigrette: In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; remove 2 tbsp (25 mL) and set aside. Add greens to bowl; toss to coat.
To assemble, place 1 large eggplant round on plate; top with zucchini slice. Top with generous 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the goat cheese mixture, then 1 tomato round. Press down gently. Top tomato with about 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the salad greens. Repeat layers once. Top tower with generous 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the goat cheese mixture. Repeat to make 8 towers. Drizzle reserved vinaigrette over towers.
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