White Bean Salad with Grilled Tomatoes

Name: White Bean Salad with Grilled Tomatoes
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 6 large plum tomatoes, halved and seeded; ¾ cup dried white beans, cooked, or 2 cups canned beans, drained and rinsed; ¾ cup dried white beans, cooked, or 2 cups canned beans, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons rinsed and chopped capers; 1 cup chopped red onion; 3 cups lightly packed young arugula leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; Fresh mint sprigs for garnishing; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon mashed anchovy fillets or anchovy paste; 1 tablespoon mashed anchovy fillets or anchovy paste; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon roasted garlic

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

From the Earth to the Table

By John Ash

Published 1995

About

For those looking to add more healthful legumes and beans to their diet, this Mediterranean-influenced salad is a flavorful way to do it. Accompany this with Baked Olives, a loaf of crusty French bread, and a glass of wine, and you’ve got a perfect summer supper.

Ingredients

6 large plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher or sea salt

Europe
France
Supper
Fish course
Pescatarian
Summer
Gluten-free
Mediterranean

Method

Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a broiler. In a medium bowl, brush the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill the tomatoes over hot coals or broil until lightly colored but still firm. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, anchovy, roasted garlic, and lemon zest. Add the white beans, red onion, capers, m