Cannellini and Macaroni Salad with Grilled Tomatoes, Basil, and Olives

Cannellini and Macaroni Salad with Grilled Tomatoes, Basil, and Olives
Cannellini and Macaroni Salad with Grilled Tomatoes, Basil, and Olives
Add a glass of rosé and some crusty Italian bread to make a perfect summer lunch.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 main-course servings
Salad Bean Olive Onion Pasta Tomato Side Basil Summer Bon Appétit Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon oil over cut side of tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, cut side up, until skin begins to char, about 2 minutes; turn over and grill, cut side down, just until heated through, about 1 minute. Cool. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pieces. Cook macaroni in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Transfer macaroni to large bowl; cool. Mix in grilled tomatoes and any accumulated juices, 2 tablespoons vinegar, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter. Mix beans, onion, olives, parsley, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon bean salad over center of macaroni salad and serve. Per serving: calories, 318; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon oil over cut side of tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, cut side up, until skin begins to char, about 2 minutes; turn over and grill, cut side down, just until heated through, about 1 minute. Cool. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pieces. Cook macaroni in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Transfer macaroni to large bowl; cool. Mix in grilled tomatoes and any accumulated juices, 2 tablespoons vinegar, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter. Mix beans, onion, olives, parsley, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon bean salad over center of macaroni salad and serve. Per serving: calories, 318; total fat, 7 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0 mg Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit