Artichoke Heart Salad with Warm Herb Dressing
- 4 medium artichokes, stems removed
- 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 8 cups (packed) mixed baby greens, such as mizuna and arugula
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
- 1 tablespoon minced tarragon
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley or chervil
- Arrange the artichokes in a steamer basket, stem end down, and steam over a few inches of boiling water until the artichokes are tender when pierced through the bottom with a small knife, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly.
- Pull off all the leaves from the artichokes and, using a small spoon or melon baller, scrape out and discard the hairy choke.
- Cut each artichoke bottom into 6 wedges.
- Heat 6 tablespoons of the olive oil in a small saucepan.
- Add the shallot and cook over low heat, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the wine and lemon juice and simmer over moderately low heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the dressing to a bowl and let cool slightly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Put the baby greens in a large bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
- Add the artichoke bottoms and cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
- Add the tomato wedges and cook until just heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the warm dressing and the chives, tarragon and parsley to the artichokes and spoon over the greens.
- Toss well and serve at once.
artichokes, olive oil, shallot, white wine, lemon juice, salt, baby greens, tomatoes, chives, tarragon, flatleaf parsley
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/artichoke-heart-salad-with-warm-herb-dressing (may not work)