Maybe you might not call this dish a salad, but with tomatoes, crotons and beans, this dish certainly gives off salad vibes. The grilled flavor along with the freshness of the basin creates a warm glow in the stomach that is hard to resist. It’s a great companion to any BBQ you have going.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds vine ripened tomatoes, halved $3.50
- 6 1/2-inch Slices French bread $1.20
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided $0.47
- 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled $1.25
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt $0.01
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02
- 1 (14.5-oz.) can unsalted cannellini beans, rinsed and drained $0.99
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped $0.65
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar $0.06
Total: $8.14
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- Heat a grill to high (450°F to 550°F). Brush tomatoes and bread with 1 tablespoon oil, and place the tomatoes and bread on the grill until charred on both sides, about 1 minute for the bread per side and about 3-4 minutes for the tomatoes per side. Let cool 5 minutes; cut larger tomatoes and bread into chunks.
- Combine tomatoes, beans, basil, feta, salt, pepper, vinegar, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl; stir to combine.
- Serve with the grilled bread.
Kitchen Items used in this recipe
Meat Cleaver | SENZER Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set |