A summer side dish with grilled onions from Food Network chef Rob Rainford.
1 red onion, sliced into 1" rings
2 tbsp canola oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
6 plum tomatoes
Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Champagne*
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon**
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
* I had some leftover Champagne so I added it to the vinaigrette and it was fabulous. If you have no bubbly lying around, sparkling wine or white wine vinegar are good, too.
** For best flavour, chop the tarragon at the last minute.
Step 1: Two hours before grilling, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together in a bowl and add onion rings, tossing to coat. Marinate at room temperature.
Step 2: Fire up your charcoal or preheat your gas grill. Grilling temperature should be around 325°F to 350°F. Prep the grill for cooking over direct heat.
Step 3: Core the tomatoes then cut them lengthwise into quarters. You want large, chunky pieces for this rustic grilled salad.
Step 4: Remove the onion rings from the vinaigrette, reserving the vinaigrette. Brush the onion rings lightly with a little canola oil and season them with salt and black pepper.
Step 5: Place the onion rings on the grill and cook until lightly charred, 6-10 minutes per side on medium-high heat.
Step 6: Remove onion rings from the grill and set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the vinaigrette until nice and thick.
Step 7: To assemble the salad, combine the tomatoes, cooled onion rings and vinaigrette in a bowl and you're done. Serve this salad buffet-style or in individual salad bowls.
See more recipes from Rob Rainford.
Reprinted with permission from Rob Rainford's Born to Grill (2012 Appetite by Random House).
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