Crispy Eggplant Caprese Salad with Prosciutto

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Crispy Eggplant Caprese Salad with Prosciutto

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

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  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon oregano dried
  • 1 tablespoon thyme dried
  • 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¾ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 eggplant cut in ¼ inch slices, medium size
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 8 lices mozzarella cheese fresh
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes sliced, large
  • 8 lices prosciutto
  • 8 basil large leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic reduction

Instructions

  1. Place the egg in a shallow bowl and whisk.
  2. In another shallow bowl, combine the oregano, thyme, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
  3. Dip the eggplant in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Repeat with each slice of eggplant.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  6. When the oil is hot, add the eggplant and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until lightly browned.
  7. Remove the eggplant from the skillet and build the caprese salad.
  8. 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.
  9. 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 (12%) 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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