Grilled Artichoke with Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 4 large artichokes 
• 2 tablespoons basil fresh chopped
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1  juice of lemon juiced
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 0.5 cup olive oil 
• 5  plum tomatoes smoked chopped
• 0.3 cup red wine vinegar 
• 8 servings salt and pepper freshly ground

Equipment

• pot
• blender
• grill

Directions

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