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

3.8

(28)

Add a glass of rosé and some crusty Italian bread to make a perfect summer lunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 main-course servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups small elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 15-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives or other brine-cured olives
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    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.

    Step 2

    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.

    Step 3

    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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
318; total fat
7 g; saturated fat
1 g; cholesterol
0 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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