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Roasted Eggplant & Zucchini Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Roasted Eggplant & Zucchini

  • 2 small-medium zucchini
  • 2 small-medium eggplants
  • 1/4 cup + olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon + sea salt
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste

Basil Vinaigrette & Toppings

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 tomato sliced (or few cherry tomatoes)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400ºWash and trim the ends off zucchini and eggplant. Slice lengthwise, about 1/4″ width. Lay slices on two baking sheets.
  • Sprinkle a few pinches of salt over eggplant only, and rub in. Let sit 5-10 minutes, then gently squeeze water from eggplant with paper towel. Replace on baking sheet.
  • Drizzle veggies with olive oil, sprinkle zucchini only with sea salt, crack pepper over all.
  • Roast veggies for 10 minutes, then remove eggplant that is done and let zucchini roast 3-5 minutes longer. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • For the dressing, add basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt to a blender and blend until the basil is in small flecks.
  • Assemble salad by tossing roasted veggies with slices of tomato. Drizzle with dressing, to taste.
  • Enjoy on its own, with a grain or bread, or as a topping for any pasta.