Cannellini And Macaroni Salad With Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb plum tomatoes halved lengthwise Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 c. small elbow macaroni - (abt 6 ounce)
  • 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 6 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
  • 1 x garlic clove chopped
  • 15 ounce canned cannellini (white kidney beans) rinsed, liquid removed
  • 1/2 c. minced red onion
  • 1/4 c. minced pitted kalamata olives (or possibly other brine-cured olives)
  • 1/3 c. minced fresh Italian parsley

Directions

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Drizzle 1/2 Tbsp. oil over cut-side of tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill tomatoes, cut-side up, till skin begins to char, about 2 min; turn over and grill, cut-side down, just till heated through, about 1 minute. Cold. Cut tomatoes into 1-inch pcs.
  2. Cook macaroni in large saucepan of boiling salted water till tender but still hard to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Transfer macaroni to large bowl; cold. Fold in grilled tomatoes and any accumulated juices, 2 Tbsp. vinegar, basil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer salad to large platter.
  3. Mix beans, onion, olives, parsley, remaining 1 Tbsp. oil, and 1 Tbsp. vinegar in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon bean salad over center of macaroni salad and serve.
  4. This recipe yields 4 main-course servings.
  5. Comments: Add in a glass of rose and some crusty Italian bread to make a perfect summer lunch.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 249g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 415  
Calories from Fat 66 16%
Total Fat 7.49g 9%
Saturated Fat 1.09g 4%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 513mg 15%
Total Carbs 73.29g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 16%
Sugars 6.38g 4%
Protein 13.02g 21%
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