Lunch: Grilled Greens and Cherry Tomato Salad

This selection of grilled bitter greens and colorful cherry tomatoes can be served as a satisfying meatless entrée or as a flavorful accompaniment to any grilled meat, poultry, or seafood.

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Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Grilled Greens and Cherry Tomato Salad

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 c. balsamic vinegar
1 small bunch chives
3 small sprigs fresh basil
3 small sprigs fresh thyme
2 clove garlic
4 head frisee (chicory)
4 small heads radicchio
4 head Belgian endive
1 pt. red cherry tomatoes
1 pt. yellow cherry tomatoes
1 c. olive oil

Instructions

Arrange frisee, radicchio, endive, and cherry tomatoes in 13- by 9-inch baking dish. When vinegar is cool, in small bowl, gradually whisk vinegar into oil; drizzle mixture over greens and tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat indoor or outdoor grill to medium-hot. Drain greens and tomatoes in colander placed over bowl and reserve vinegar marinade in bowl.
Grill greens 3 to 5 minutes, turning until slightly charred. Meanwhile, thread cherry tomato halves onto thin metal or soaked bamboo skewers.
With tongs, remove greens from grill and divide among 4 dinner plates. Grill tomatoes, turning frequently, until edges just start to brown. Remove tomatoes from skewers and divide onto greens. Drizzle reserved marinade over salads and sprinkle each with some of reserved chopped chives.

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