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Grilled Polenta and Vegetables with Lemon Caper Vinaigrette

May 3, 2016

 

GrilledPolenta

 

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

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
  2. Whisk 2 tablespoons oil, dill, lemon juice, shallot, capers, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon each pepper and salt in a Large bowl. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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