Grilled Auberginewith Mozzarella and Herb Salad
- 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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Method
Slice the aubergine into thick rounds and score a grid pattern on the flesh.
Sprinkle the aubergine slices with salt and let them rest briefly.
Drizzle olive oil over the salted aubergine slices.
Grill the aubergine slices on a hot grill grate until charred and tender.
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.
Arrange the grilled aubergine on a plate, top with the red pepper relish, capers, and sliced mozzarella cheese.
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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