INGREDIENTS:

1 large eggplant, sliced in ½-inch rounds
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/3 cup Tennessee Gourmet® Sensual Salad Dressing Plus
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 8-ounce roll goat cheese
Fresh basil leaves

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, Sensual Salad Dressing Plus, chopped basil, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss the eggplant slices in the mixture, making sure they are well coated. Marinate, at room temperature, for 1 hour.

Grill on a very hot grill for 2 minutes and turn. Place tomato slices, an ounce of cheese, and a few basil leaves on top of half the eggplant slices. Place another slice of eggplant on top to make a "sandwich." Grill another minute. Serve with Tomato-Basil Concasse.

Tomato-Basil Concasse
5 plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Mix all ingredients together and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

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