Grilled Eggplant and Fresh Herb Salad Subs with Parmesan
- 1 1/2 pounds small eggplants, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 crusty rolls, split
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, plus 1/3 cup celery leaves
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup snipped chives
- 1/3 cup basil leaves, torn
- 3/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
- Light a grill or heat the broiler.
- Brush the eggplants with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until charred and softened, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a cutting board and coarsely chop.
- Brush the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil and grill on both sides until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the 1/2 cup of olive oil with the vinegar and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the eggplant, celery, celery leaves, parsley, chives and basil and toss to coat.
- Mound the salad on the rolls and top with the Parmesan.
- Close the sandwiches, cut them in half and serve.
eggplants, extravirgin olive oil, salt, crusty rolls, red wine vinegar, garlic, celery, flatleaf parsley, chives, basil, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-eggplant-and-fresh-herb-salad-subs-with-parmesan (may not work)