Zucchini-Herb, Grilled Eggplant And Tomato Salad
- 6 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 6 baby eggplants, halved lengthwise
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 9 large plum tomatoes, cut into large dice
- 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 pound lightly salted fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices, each slice halved
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 9 cups salad greens
- 3/4 cup torn fresh basil
- 3/4 cup torn fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Blanch zucchini in boiling salted water for 30 seconds.
- Drain and refresh under cold running water.
- Drain and pat dry.
- Toss in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, mint and parsley.
- Heat a grill or broiler.
- Brush the cut side of the eggplants with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Grill or broil until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place on a platter.
- Toss together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Arrange the mozzarella on a platter and garnish with basil.
- Place the salad greens, basil and mint in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pass the dishes separately, letting guests build their own salads.
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Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/8352 (may not work)