Eggplant Salad With Miso Ginger Dressing

Based on a recipe from Bon Appetit. Very easy but impressive looking and tasting.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup rice vinegar
• 1  tablespoon miso
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 2  teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1  large garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  large Japanese eggplants, cut lengthwise into 6 slices
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 8  cups  mixed baby greens
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Preheat broiler or barbecue (medium-high heat).
2. Whisk rice vinegar, miso paste, basil, ginger, garlic, red pepper together. Gradually add in vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. Brush eggplant with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil until golden and just tender, about 3 minutes per side.
4. Toss the greens with just enough dressing to coat. Divide among 4 plates, top with eggplant and drizzle remaining dressing.