Grilled Caponata Salad with Grilled Flatbreads

Health score
45%
Grilled Caponata Salad with Grilled Flatbreads
42 min.
4
400kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the essence of summer to your table, look no further than our Grilled Caponata Salad with Grilled Flatbreads. This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of grilled vegetables with the freshness of basil and the creaminess of mozzarella, creating an irresistible medley that will awaken your taste buds and impress your guests.

With a variety of textures and tastes—from the tender grilled eggplant and zucchini to the crispness of grilled flatbreads—each bite offers a satisfying crunch paired with a burst of flavor. The addition of caper berries and olives adds a touch of brininess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the red bell peppers and the juicy tomatoes. Toss in some toasted pine nuts for a delightful nuttiness, and you've got a salad that's not only filling but truly gourmet.

This Grilled Caponata Salad is perfect for serving as a standout main dish, a hearty lunch, or a compelling side at your next gathering. Best of all, it comes together in just 42 minutes, making it a hassle-free option for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. So fire up your grill, and let's bring this celebratory dish to life!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces baby zucchini halved lengthwise ( 8)
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  caper with stems, rinsed and drained
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • cup basil fresh
  • ounces mozzarella fresh thinly sliced
  •  garlic clove halved
  • large garlic clove minced
  • 10 large olive green pitted sliced
  • 10 ounces baby eggplant 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano fresh minced
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • ounce pizza dough fresh halved
  •  bell pepper red seeded quartered
  • 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • small onion sweet cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  •  tomatoes cut into 8 wedges

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Set aside.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. To prepare flatbreads, turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; let stand for 15 minutes. Pat each dough portion into a 5-inch circle.
  4. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil.
  5. Place dough on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 2 minutes on each side or until crisp and well marked.
  6. Remove from grill; rub top of each flatbread with cut sides of 1 garlic clove. Tear each flatbread in half.
  7. To prepare salad, lightly coat eggplant and the next 3 ingredients (through onion) with cooking spray. Arrange eggplant and zucchini on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until tender and well marked. Arrange bell pepper and onion on grill rack; grill 3 minutes on each side or until well marked.
  8. Separate onion slices into rings.
  9. Cut the bell pepper into thick strips.
  10. Add onion, eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, green olives, and tomato to dressing; toss gently to combine. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. Top with nuts, basil, cheese, and caper berries.
  11. Serve with flatbreads.

Nutrition Facts

Calories400kcal
Protein13.76%
Fat53.99%
Carbs32.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
73.5
Glycemic Load
1.99
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.925652369209%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
60.73mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.42mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
1.67mg
Myricetin
1.05mg
Quercetin
13.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.88kcal
19.99%
Fat:25.2g
38.76%
Saturated Fat:6.11g
38.18%
Carbohydrates:33.86g
11.29%
Net Carbohydrates:27.3g
9.93%
Sugar:11.95g
13.27%
Cholesterol:22.4mg
7.47%
Sodium:715.19mg
31.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.45g
28.89%
Vitamin C:83.38mg
101.07%
Manganese:1.29mg
64.64%
Vitamin A:2453.64IU
49.07%
Vitamin K:47.07µg
44.83%
Phosphorus:291.84mg
29.18%
Potassium:963.53mg
27.53%
Fiber:6.56g
26.23%
Vitamin E:3.8mg
25.36%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
23.87%
Calcium:218.21mg
21.82%
Magnesium:87.07mg
21.77%
Folate:84.4µg
21.1%
Copper:0.38mg
18.81%
Iron:3.13mg
17.37%
Zinc:2.5mg
16.69%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.81%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.03%
Vitamin B3:2.3mg
11.51%
Vitamin B12:0.65µg
10.77%
Selenium:6.15µg
8.78%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.36%
Source:My Recipes