Breaded Eggplant Salad with Tomatoes and Burrata
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 25-30 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized eggplants, sliced into rounds about 1 cm thick
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 500 ml (2 cups) Panko breadcrumbs
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- 250 ml (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tomato, cut into quarters
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) La Belle Excuse Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 ball of burrata
- A few fresh basil leaves
Steps
- Salt the eggplant slices and let them rest for about 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- Place the flour in one bowl, the eggs in another, and the Panko in a third bowl. Add a pinch of salt to each.
- Dip the eggplant slices in the flour, then in the eggs, and finally in the Panko. Press firmly to ensure the breadcrumbs cling well.
- Let the breaded eggplant slices rest in the refrigerator for a few minutes before cooking.
- In a bowl, mix the tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a pan over medium-high heat, add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add a few breaded eggplant slices. Lower the heat to medium to prevent the oil from getting too hot.
- Cook the eggplants for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden and crispy. Remove and place them on paper towels.
- Serve the breaded eggplant slices with the burrata. Garnish with the tomatoes and fresh basil leaves.