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Close up view of eggplant caprese salad put together and on a white platter.
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5 from 3 votes

Fried Eggplant Caprese Salad

This Eggplant Caprese Salad has all the flavors of a traditional caprese salad with the tasty additions of fried eggplant and peppery arugula.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: appetizer, caprese, eggplant, salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 261kcal
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant
  • ½ cup flour all purpose
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • vegetable, canola or similar oil
  • 12 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves torn
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into slices
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • balsamic glaze

Instructions

  • Cut eggplant into slices and then half those so create half moon shapes.  Set aside.  Create a breading station using 3 shallow bowls.  In the first one, combine flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.  In the second bowl lightly beat eggs.  The last bowl is for the breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge each eggplant slice in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg and finally coat in the breadcrumbs.
  • Once all eggplant is breaded, pour enough oil in a fry pan , just to coat the bottom.  Heat oil over medium/high heat.  When the oil sizzles when a breadcrumb is dropped in, it's hot enough.  Place eggplant slices in oil, without over crowding.  Cook 2-3 minutes, flip over and cook another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.  Remove from oil and place over paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Place arugula on a platter.  Arrange eggplant slices, basil, tomatoes and mozzarella over the arugula.  Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top and serve.

Notes

NOTE: Nutritional facts do not include the oil. Because the amount used to coat the pan will differ from person to person, it would be more accurate for you to calculate the oil nutrition yourself.
TIP: Go light on the balsamic glaze when serving.  It's best to allow your guests to add additional if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 923mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 752IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg