Grilled Eggplant and Spinach Salad

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 1 Eggplant, cut into 3/4" round slices, large
  • 1 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Lemon, Juice of
  • 1 tbsp Mint, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Oregano, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Shallot
  • 1 (5 ounce package Spinach
  • 1 tbsp Sun dried tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 heaping tsp Tahini

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 Salt & pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

Found on saltandlavender.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4 round slices
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
• 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (5 ounce) package of spinach
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 heaping teaspoon tahini
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

• Slice eggplant in 3/4 inch thick rounds and lightly salt both sides of each slice. Let it sit for a while so some of the bitter juice is released while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Make the salad dressing by combining all dressing ingredients and whisking them together (I like to add the oil in slowly, bit by bit). Set aside.
• Heat up BBQ/grill to medium-high heat.
• Prepare the other salad ingredients (chop the herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and shallot), and add them and the spinach to a large salad bowl.
• Brush both sides of each eggplant slice with olive oil prior to grilling. I dont rinse the salt off the eggplant or anything, but you can if youre watching your intake.
• Grill eggplant on medium-high heat for approx. 3-5 minutes per side (really depends on your grill). The eggplant should be browned and crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.
• Let eggplant cool for a few minutes, then cut each slice into quarters.
• Add the eggplant to the salad and toss everything together with the dressing. Serve immediately.