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Grilled Veal Chops with Warm Tomato-Olive Vinaigrette

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Serve with: Grilled asparagus and pasta tossed with Parmesan and chopped mint.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 8-ounce rib veal chops
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Rub veal chops with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill veal to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, combine 4 tablespoons oil and garlic in small saucepan. Set on edge of grill or over medium heat on stove top and heat oil until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in tomatoes, olives, basil, and vinegar. Stir vinaigrette until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; serve with chops.

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