Cannellini And Macaroni Salad With Grilled Tomatoes

Name: Cannellini And Macaroni Salad With Grilled Tomatoes Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Cannellini And Macaroni Salad With Grilled Tomatoes Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Cannellini And Macaroni Salad With Grilled Tomatoes Recipe

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