Salad GRILLED ONION AND TOMATO

By sdnsd

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 3 medium red onions (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into rounds 1/2 inch thick, rounds left intact
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Table salt and ground black pepper
• 3 small tomatoes (ripe, about 1 pound), cored and cut into wedges 3/4 inch thick
• 10 fresh basil leaves , chopped coarse
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert 2 toothpicks into sides of each onion round to keep layers intact on grill. Lay onion rounds on large baking sheet and brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
2. Grill onions over medium-hot heat (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill surface for 3 to 4 seconds), turning once until lightly charred, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer onions to cutting board and cool slightly. Remove and discard toothpicks. Cut onion rounds in half and place in serving bowl; toss gently to separate layers. Add tomatoes, basil, and salt and pepper to taste; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the vinegar. Toss gently and serve. (Can be covered and set aside for 1 hour.)