Crispy Eggplant Caprese Salad with Prosciutto
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Crispy Eggplant Caprese Salad with Prosciutto
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Serve this Crispy Eggplant Caprese Salad with Prosciutto as an appetizer, side dish or main dish. It's a gorgeous dish and incredibly flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 medium-size eggplant cut in ¼ inch slices
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes sliced
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 8 large basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic reduction
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Instructions
- Place the egg in a shallow bowl and whisk.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dip the eggplant in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Repeat with each slice of eggplant.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the eggplant and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
- Remove the eggplant from the skillet and build the caprese salad.
- Place one slice of mozzarella, heirloom tomato, prosciutto and basil in between each piece of crispy eggplant. Repeat until the entire salad has been built.
- Drizzle with the balsamic reduction and serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Omit the prosciutto to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Gluten Free Option: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs, or crushed rice chex cereal, instead of traditional breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2serving
Calories
547kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
1313mg
(55%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1155mg
(23%)
Vitamin C
11.3mg
(13%)
Calcium
453mg
(45%)
Iron
3.4mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1313mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1155mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 11.3mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 453mg | 45% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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