Roasted Capsicum And Artichoke Salad

• 20 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 shallots
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1/2 cup white balsamic
• 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and torn
• 1/2 cup capers, drained
• 1/2 cup red onion, minced
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
• 3 roasted red peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 cup spinach, chopped

1. Begin by preheating the oven to 350 F, and then tossing the artichokes in a combination of EVOO and salt & pepper to taste. Lay the artichokes out flat along a baking pan, and into the oven they go! They should remain in the oven for about 30 minutes, and be flipped halfway through.
2. While the artichokes were 'roasting' (is it possible to roast something that has been canned?) set to work on the dressing. Combine the shallots, mustard, white balsamic (only 4 tbsps at this point), chili powder and lemon juice, and blend the mixture for about five seconds.
3. Then add the basil, and blend that until it is pureed into a nice consistency. Then add 1 cup EVOO to the mix, all while blending. Once everything is blended, set the vinaigrette aside. After 30 minutes, remove the artichokes from the oven.
4. After letting them cool for about 10 minutes, combine the artichokes, vinaigrette and the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and leave to sit. When I made this, the salad had about 90 minutes to sit, which was perfect to allow the flavours to meld. A super easy, healthy and delicious salad, perfect for hot summer nights!

hearts, shallots, freshly squeezed lemon juice, whole grain mustard, white balsamic, fresh basil, capers, red onion, parsley, red peppers, cayenne pepper, spinach

Taken from food52.com/recipes/24180-roasted-capsicum-and-artichoke-salad (may not work)