Grilled Artichoke With Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

A delightfully tasty dish that will dazzle your taste buds! Adapted from Boy Meets Grill with Bobby Flay! You may use my recipe for Smoked Tomatoes Smoked Tomatoes if you wish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  large artichokes
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

• Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

• 5  plum tomatoes, smoked and chopped
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2  small garlic cloves, chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a large pot,place artichokes, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt. Fill pot with enough cold water to cover. Boil for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Remove artichokes from pot and let cool.
2. Preheat the grill. Once artichokes have cooled, slice in half lengthwise and remove the choke. Brush each half with the remaining oil, season with salt and pepper and grill cut-side down for 1-2 minutes. Turn over and grill one more minute.
3. Vinaigrette:
4. Place tomatoes, salt, pepper, vinegar, garlic, basil and olive oil in a blender and pulse until smooth.