White Bean Salad With Grilled Tomatoes

White Bean Salad With Grilled Tomatoes

Course :	Grilling
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

6	large	plum tomatoes -- halved and seeded
3	tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil
1	teaspoon	kosher salt
1/2	teaspoon	black pepper, freshly ground
2	teaspoons	mashed anchovy fillets or paste or to taste
1	tablespoon	roasted garlic
2	cups	cooked white beans -- (3/4 cup dried)
1	cup	red onions -- chopped
2	tablespoons	capers -- drained and minced
1	tablespoon	fresh mint -- minced
3	cups	young arugula leaves
		---garnish---
1	bunch	mint sprigs

Preparation:

Prepare a charcoal fire. In a bowl, lightly toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Grill the tomato over hot coals until lightly colored but still firm. Or grill them. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, the anchovy fillets, and the roasted garlic. Add the cooked white beans, red onions, capers, mint, and plenty of freshly ground black pepper. Toss to combine. Serve the bean salad on the arugula leaves, surrounded by the grilled tomatoes. Garnish with mint sprigs.