Crispy Eggplant Arugula Salad
This play on a traditional panzanella salad is the perfect summer dish. It's everything you want in a salad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Original Nut Crumbs
- 111 Eggplant
- 111 Egg
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Almond Milk
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shaved
- 12 oz12 oz12 oz Arugula, (1 bag)
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Cherry Tomato, (or grape tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup Pine Nuts
- 3-4 Tbsp3-4 Tbsp3-4 Tbsp Lemon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Start by peeling the skin off the eggplant and dicing it into 1/2 inch cubes. Throw the cubes in a bowl and heavily salt (this will be rinsed) and set aside for 15-20 minutes. This step helps to tenderize the eggplant.
- Once the time has elapsed fully rinse off the salted eggplant and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond milk and egg. Toss eggplant cubes into bowl covering each one thoroughly in the egg wash.
- Pour out Nut Crumbs onto plate.
- Using a fork, pick up each slice and gently coat with the crumbs. Try handling them as little as possible to prevent the Nut Crumbs from falling off.
- Spray air fryer basket with avocado oil and place the eggplant in the air fryer.
- Air fry at 400 degrees for 7 minutes.
- If you don't have an air fryer you can bake - placing the coated eggplant cubes on parchment paper and cook at 400 degrees for 7-10 minutes. You can also fry the cubes in butter and olive oil (about 2T. of each) and cook on medium heat. The air fryer will produce the crispiest eggplant pieces
- While the eggplant is cooking, it's time to assemble the salad!
- In a large salad bowl, toss together the arugula, parmesan cheese, pine nuts. and tomatoes (cut in half).
- Salt + Pepper the salad and add in the Lemon Olive Oil.
- Top the salad with the cooked eggplant and serve immediately. Tastes best when the eggplant is hot!
Notes
This salad would also be yummy with some red onion, goat cheese, or many other additions...feel free to have fun and add your favorite ingredients
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Coconut Free GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Pescetarian Salads Shellfish Free Specific Carbohydrate Diet Sugar Free VegetarianThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 265 |
Fat: | 21 g |
Carbohydrates: | 12 g |
Protein: | 8 g |
Cholesterol: | 8 g |
Sodium: | 319 mg |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Sugars: | 2 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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