Grilled Polenta and Vegetables with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette
Ingredients
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 plum tomatoes, halved
2 medium zucchini and/or summer squash, sliced lengthwise (1/4 inch thick)
1 small eggplant, sliced lengthwise (1/4 inch thick)
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced (2 inches wide)
1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared polenta , sliced into 8 rounds
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added white beans, rinsed
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, dill, lemon juice, shallot, capers, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a Large bowl. Set aside.
- Toss tomatoes, zucchini (and/or squash), eggplant and bell pepper with the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt in another large bowl.
- Oil the grill rack. Grill the vegetables and polenta until hot and lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side, removing them as they’re done.
- Coarsely chop the vegetables. Add to the reserved dressing along with beans and gently toss to coat.
Serve with the polenta.
Add more dill to garnish.
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