Artichoke, Lima Bean and Pea Salad
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen baby lima beans
- 2 14-ounce cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen petite peas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- Fresh mint sprigs
- Whisk vinegar, shallot and cream in small bowl.
- Gradually whisk in oil.
- Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
- Bring chicken broth to simmer in large saucepan.
- Add lima beans.
- Cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to large bowl.
- Add artichoke hearts to broth.
- Cook 2 minutes.
- Add peas.
- Cover and cook until peas and artichokes are heated through, about 3 minutes longer.
- Drain well.
- Add to beans.
- Add chopped mint to vegetables.
- Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with mint sprigs.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
red wine vinegar, shallot, whipping cream, extravirgin olive oil, chicken broth, beans, water, peas, fresh mint, mint sprigs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/artichoke-lima-bean-and-pea-salad-101703 (may not work)