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 salad and incredibly flavorful!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium-size eggplant, approximately 1 pound
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning, click link for my homemade recipe
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup olive oil
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 8 slices prosciutto
- 8 large basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction
Instructions
- Slice the eggplant into ¼ inch slices
- Place the egg in a shallow bowl and whisk.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Dip the eggplant in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture. Repeat with each slice of eggplant.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Depending on the size of your skillet, you may need more than ½ cup of oil. You want there to be about a ½ inch of oil in the pan before adding the eggplant.
- 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 transfer it to a wire rack to cool. You will probably have to do this is 4-5 batches, depending on the size of your skillet.
- Build the caprese salad by placing one slice of mozzarella, a slice of tomato, a thin piece of prosciutto, and a basil leaf in between each piece of crispy eggplant. Repeat until the entire salad has been built.
- Drizzle with the balsamic reduction and serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep-ahead: The eggplant can be battered and fried ahead of time, and set aside to cool on a wire baking rack for up to 1 hour. This is perfect if you're hosting a dinner party, because you can quickly and easily assemble the salad right before serving.
- Air fryer option: if you prefer to air fry the eggplant, instead of pan frying, preheat an air fryer to 370°F. Air fry for 17 to 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Vegetarian option: Omit the prosciutto to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Gluten free option: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs, instead of traditional breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 2servingCalories 659kcal (33%)Carbohydrates 32g (11%)Protein 23g (46%)Fat 50g (77%)Saturated Fat 15g (75%)Polyunsaturated Fat 5gMonounsaturated Fat 27gCholesterol 100mg (33%)Sodium 1314mg (55%)Potassium 600mg (17%)Fiber 7g (28%)Sugar 9g (10%)Vitamin A 1145mg (23%)Vitamin C 11mg (13%)Calcium 485mg (49%)Iron 4mg (22%)
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