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Ratatouille & Spinach Salad

Ratatouille & Spinach Salad

Add a gourmet touch to a classic ratatouille with our Fresh Express® French Blue Cheese Salad Kit. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (8-ounce) package Fresh Express® French Blue Cheese Salad Kit
  • 1 large eggplant, cut into 1-inch-thick chunks
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 2 medium red bell peppers, cored, seeded, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, chopped
  • 5 medium garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
  • 5 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 425° F. 
  • Combine the eggplant, zucchini, peppers, onion, and garlic in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/3 cup olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, tossing once halfway through, until tender and lightly browned. Cool.
  • Toss tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl. Drizzle with ¼ teaspoon salt; mix well.
  • Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a sheet pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until tender. Cool.
  • Transfer vegetables to a large bowl. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning; toss gently.
  • Arrange the greens from the Fresh Express® French Blue Cheese Salad Kit on a serving platter; drizzle with dressing and mix well. Arrange the vegetables on the greens; top with croutons and blue cheese.