Grilled Eggplant and Pear Salad
The perfect starter dish to any meal as it is light and the combination of sweet sautéed pears with savory feta cheese tastes incredible!
Ingredients
- 4 eggplants peeled and sliced into rounds
- 4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 pears peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch
- 1 tbsp. water
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1½ tbsp. honey
- 1 garlic clove minced
- pepper dash or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium
- Brush the eggplant slices with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on both sides.
- Grill the eggplant over medium heat until lightly browned and tender, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoon olive oil and water.
- Add the pear slices and cook until they begin to soften, about 6-8 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, pepper and garlic.
- Arrange the grilled eggplant slices on a platter.
- Add the sautéed pears over the eggplant.
- Scatter the chopped walnuts and feta cheese over the top. Drizzle the dressing over the entire dish and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 488kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 178mgPotassium: 1024mgFiber: 15gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg
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