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Grilled aubergine and tomato salad  recipe

Grilled aubergine and tomato salad recipe

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Our grilled aubergine and tomato salad recipe is a bright summer salad idea, perfect as a BBQ side or enjoyed as a light lunch. Nestle juicy plum tomatoes amongst charred and dressed aubergine slices, then tear over creamy mozzarella before garnishing with herbs and lemon zest. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
  • 197 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 aubergine, sliced lengthways
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½tsp dried crushed chilli flakes
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 200g (7oz) plum tomatoes
  • 1 ball of mozzarella
  • ½ packet (about 15g) mint leaves
  • ½ packet (about 15g) parsley
  • a few leaves of basil

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    815kj
    197kcal
    10%
  • Fat

    16g 23%
  • Saturates

    7g 33%
  • Sugars

    3g 4%
  • Salt

    0.4g 7%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 4.3g Protein 8.4g Fibre 2.7g

Method

Our grilled aubergine and tomato salad recipe is a bright summer salad idea, perfect as a BBQ side or enjoyed as a light lunch. Nestle juicy plum tomatoes amongst charred and dressed aubergine slices, then tear over creamy mozzarella before garnishing with herbs and lemon zest.

  1. Cut aubergine into thin slices lengthways. Brush each slice with olive oil and grill in a griddle pan for 2-3 minutes on each side until tender and charred. Place in a serving dish.
  2. Add garlic to griddle pan with the chilli flakes. Heat for just a few seconds then add the lemon juice and swirl though the pan. Drizzle it over the aubergine slices.
  3. Crush the plum tomatoes and scatter over. Tear up the mozzarella and add to the dish. Season well.
  4. Finely chop the mint and parsley, add the lemon zest and scatter over the salad with a few torn basil leaves.

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