Eggplant Caprese with Grilled Tomato and Basil Vinaigrette Recipe | Epicurious.com
"This recipe is a great excuse to buy heirloom tomatoes in different colors and varieties ? they'll look beautiful here...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (1-pound) globe eggplant, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
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Olive oil (for grilling)
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1 large plum tomato (about 4 ounces)
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1/3 cup chopped fresh basil plus sprigs for garnish
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 (7- to 8-ounce) balls fresh or buffalo mozzarella cheese, drained, thinly sliced
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2 pounds (about 4 large) heirloom tomatoes (preferably assorted colors), thinly sliced
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