Grilled Green Bean Salad With Red Onions And Tomatoes

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed (haricot verts)
• 1 1/2 cups red onions, thinly sliced
• 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, julienned

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350ºf. place garlic cloves in small baking dish. drizzle 2 tablespoons oil over. cover and bake garlic until tender, about 20 minutes. uncover; bake until garlic is golden brown, about 10 minutes longer. cool.
• 2 peel garlic. transfer garlic and oil to processor. process until smooth paste forms. add vinegar; process until well blended. transfer to medium bowl. gradually add 1/4 cup oil, whisking until dressing is thick and smooth. stir in basil. season dressing with salt and pepper.
• 3 cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. drain; transfer beans to large bowl of ice water. drain; pat dry with paper towels. toss beans in a large bowl with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. season with salt and pepper. (dressing and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. cover separately and refrigerate).
• 4 prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. grill or broil beans until beginning to brown, turning frequently, about 2 minutes. transfer to large bowl. add onions and tomatoes. toss with enough dressing to coat. serve salad at room temperature.