Ingredients
- 2 small eggplants (about 1 lb. total)
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
- Olive oil cooking spray
- 1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 C baby mixed greens lettuce
- 2 oz. Manchego cheese, cut in thin curls with a vegetable peeler
Preparation
- Preheat grill to medium.
- Cut strips in each eggplant’s peel by running a vegetable peeler down the length of it and repeating at about 1-inch intervals. Slice the eggplants into rounds 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Lay them on a baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with 1/2 tsp salt. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
- Blot the eggplant slices with paper towels and lightly coat both sides with olive oil spray.
- Grill the eggplant, flipping halfway through, until soft and caramelized on both sides, 9-11 minutes total.
- Puree oil, vinegar, tomato, garlic, smoked paprika and the remaining 1/4 tsp salt in a blender until well combined.
- Toss salad greens with half the vinaigrette in a medium bowl.
- Arrange the eggplant slices on 6 salad plates. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
- Place the salad greens over and between the eggplant slices, then scatter the cheese curls on top of each salad. Serve warm or at room temperature.