Autumn Roasted Eggplant & Toasted Ciabatta Panzanella Salad

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Courtesy of Chef Matt Jennings from La Laiterie Restaurant in Rhode Island.

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2 cups mixed baby greens, including some baby spinach
2 cups diced eggplant, already roasted
2 cups sliced cippolini onions, roasted
1 cup brussel sprout leaves, blanched
1/4 pound shredded 'Piave' or Parmigiano cheese
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup sherry or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Italian bread cubes- if you can't find ciabatta, substitute foccacia (2-3 cups should do it)

Prepare the dressing - olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, basil, garlic, honey, S & P. Toss the bread cubes, eggplant & cippolini onions in the dressing and let it sit in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
Wash and dry the lettuces (including baby spinach and brussels sprout leaves). Pour the bread, eggplant and cippolini onion mixture over the greens. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve and enjoy!