GRILLED EGGPLANT AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 18m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons olive oil
7 Japanese eggplant, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch wide slices
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup basil, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped mint
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the olive oil over the slices of eggplant and toss to coat. Grill the eggplants until tender and grill marks appear, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Place the eggplants side-by-side on a serving platter. Sprinkle with the pine nuts, goat cheese, basil, and mint. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook's note: Plating the eggplant salad this way allowed the cheese to stay bright white. The salt and pepper showed up on it. The herbs remained green and fluffy. The grill marks on the eggplant were distinct.

M. Asif Azeemi
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This recipe is a must try! The eggplant is smoky and flavorful, and the cheese is tangy and delicious. I highly recommend it!


Samim Sheikh
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this recipe was really good! The eggplant was perfectly smoky and the cheese was nice and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Seid Sefa
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This Grilled eggplant and Goat cheese is an easy and delicious summer dish! The eggplant is perfectly smoky, & the cheese is nice and tangy. I highly recommend trying it!


Muller
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I'm not typically an eggplant fan, but this recipe changed my mind. The smoky eggplant and tangy cheese were a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making this again.


Robert Martinez
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I made this recipe for a pot luck and it was a hit! The eggplant was perfectly smoky and the cheese was nice and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jakub Scepka
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This dish was a huge hit at my last dinner party! The eggplant was perfectly smoky and the cheese was nice and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


philip kiptarbei
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I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe definitely delivered! The eggplant was perfectly smoky and the cheese was nice and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Alexander Munkonge
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This recipe was easy to follow and didn't take long to make. The end result was a delicious and flavorful dish that everyone loved.


Saniya Acktar
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant but decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The eggplant was perfectly smoky and the cheese was nice and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


Agnelo Dmello
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This Grilled eggplant and Goat cheese dish was a hit at our summer party! The smoky eggplant and tangy chevre cheese were a perfect match! Will definitely make this again.