Grilled Eggplant Caprese Stacks

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants, cut into ½-inch-thick slices
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large tomatoes, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
  • 1 (8-oz) ball fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 6 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush eggplant with oil; lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill eggplant, covered with grill lid, 2 minutes per side or until tender.
  2. Divide eggplant, tomatoes, cheese, and basil evenly among 6 serving plates, layering to create 6 stacks. Drizzle each stack with 1 Tbsp vinegar.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 3 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ cup olive-oil mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup croutons, coarsely crushed
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat; brush 2 Tbsp oil over cut sides of lettuce. Grill 2 minutes or until lettuce is slightly charred, turning often; transfer to a serving platter.
  2. Whisk together 1 Tbsp oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste; drizzle over lettuce. Serve sprinkled with croutons and cheese.

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