Grilled Eggplant and Asparagus Salad

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Warm grilled eggplant, asparagus, and tomatoes top a bed of cool, crunchy romaine and endive lettuce with a balsamic vinegar dressing.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 32 asparagus spears, trimmed

  • 2 small Italian eggplants, cut into 1/2-inch thick spears

  • 4 tomatoes, sliced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce

  • 2 cups chopped endive

  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Toss asparagus, eggplant, and tomatoes with about 1/2 teaspoon salt.

  3. Arrange vegetables on the preheated grill; cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

  4. Whisk olive oil and vinegar in a bowl until smooth; season to taste with salt and black pepper. Toss romaine, endive, and dressing together in a large bowl.

  5. Serve grilled vegetables atop the dressed lettuce mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
12g Fat
21g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 1008mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.