Grilled Tomato, Onion and Fennel Salad
- 1 large fennel bulbhalved, trimmed, cored and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 large sweet onion, such as Maui or Vidalia, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 4 large red or yellow tomatoes or a mixture, quartered
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped basil, preferably Thai
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint
- Light a grill or heat a lightly oiled grill pan.
- In a bowl, toss the fennel wedges with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Brush the onion slices on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the fennel and onion over a medium-hot fire for about 4 minutes per side, or until lightly charred and just tender.
- Alternatively, cook the fennel and onion in the grill pan over moderate heat for about 5 minutes per side.
- Lay two 2-by-3-foot pieces of heavy-duty foil on top of each other and put the tomatoes in the center.
- Add the grilled fennel and onion slices and season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and mustard and blend in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Spoon the dressing over the vegetables, then seal the foil package.
- Set the vegetable package over a medium-hot fire and grill for 5 to 7 minutes, or until bubbling inside.
- Alternatively, set the package in the grill pan and cook over moderate heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 3 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil and sprinkle the vegetables with the basil and mint.
- Serve hot or warm.
fennel bulbhalved, olive oil, salt, sweet onion, red, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, basil, mint
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/grilled-tomato-onion-and-fennel-salad (may not work)