Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1/2 of a rustic bread loaf, about 4 slices, cut into 1 ” slices (smaller is fine if your loaf is pre-sliced)
  • 3 bell peppers varies colors, cutting so there is more flat surface area to grill, about 4 pieces per pepper
  • 1 sweet onion, slice in 1/2″ thick rings
  • 15 oz white beans, drained
  • 15 oz artichoke hearts in water, drained and sliced into bite size pieces
  • 1 cup basil leaves, torn
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white balsamic
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instruction

  • Brush olive oil on all sides of peppers and onions.  Sprinkle with salt just before placing on a preheated hot grill.
  • Grill until peppers and onions are lightly charred on both sides and the bread slices are toasty on both sides.  Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette.
  • Drain white beans and place in a bowl with artichoke hearts.
  • Add half of the vinaigrette and toss together.
  • Cut grilled vege and bread into bite-sized chunks and toss in bowl along with fresh basil leaves.
  • Taste and add more dressing and salt and pepper as needed.