Ingredients

  • 6 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 baby eggplants, halved lengthwise
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 9 large plum tomatoes, cut into large dice
  • 6 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 pound lightly salted fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices, each slice halved
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 9 cups salad greens
  • 3/4 cup torn fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup torn fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

  • Blanch zucchini in boiling salted water for 30 seconds.
  • Drain and refresh under cold running water.
  • Drain and pat dry.
  • Toss in a bowl with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, mint and parsley.
  • Heat a grill or broiler.
  • Brush the cut side of the eggplants with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Grill or broil until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place on a platter.
  • Toss together the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the mozzarella on a platter and garnish with basil.
  • Place the salad greens, basil and mint in a large bowl and toss with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Pass the dishes separately, letting guests build their own salads.