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Grilled Auberginewith Mozzarella and Herb Salad

Recipe by Thomas Straker on InstagramAdded 8 November 2026.
  • 30 min
  • Serves 2
  • 8 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A vibrant summer dish featuring smoky grilled aubergine topped with a spicy red‑pepper and garlic relish, creamy mozzarella, and a bright parsley herb salad. The simple preparation highlights the natural flavors of the eggplant while adding a punch of heat and freshness, making it perfect for a light dinner or a flavorful side.

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Ingredients

2 servingsMetric

Red Pepper Relish

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Method

  1. 1

    Slice the aubergine into thick rounds and score a grid pattern on the flesh.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle the aubergine slices with salt and let them rest briefly.

  3. 3

    Drizzle olive oil over the salted aubergine slices.

  4. 4

    Grill the aubergine slices on a hot grill grate until charred and tender.

  5. 5

    In a bowl, add olive oil, then add the minced red chili peppers, and grate garlic into the bowl, mixing to create a red pepper relish.

  6. 6

    Arrange the grilled aubergine on a plate, top with the red pepper relish, capers, and sliced mozzarella cheese.

  7. 7

    Garnish the assembled dish with fresh parsley.

Tips while you cook

Rest after salting
After sprinkling salt on the aubergine slices, let them rest briefly before adding oil.
Add relish before mozzarella
Spread the red pepper relish on the grilled aubergine before placing the mozzarella slices.
Slice mozzarella after grilling
Slice the mozzarella and add it after the aubergine is grilled.

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