Caprese Salad with Grilled Eggplant

Ingredients

• •2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp salt
• •1 tsp black pepper
• •2 cups fresh mozzarella, sliced
• •3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
• •1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• •1/4 cup balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the grill to medium heat.

2. 2

   Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Grill the eggplant slices for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until they are tender and have grill marks.

4. 4

   While the eggplant is grilling, prepare the salad by layering sliced mozzarella and tomatoes on a large platter.

5. 5

   Once the eggplant is done, remove it from the grill and layer it with the mozzarella and tomatoes.

6. 6

   Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top of the arrangement.

7. 7

   Drizzle balsamic glaze over the entire salad before serving.