Artichoke Tomato Salad Recipes

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• Arrange tomato wedges on a large platter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, toss remaining ingredients; spoon over tomatoes.

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• Cut each tomato into 6 wedges and each artichoke into halves.
• Blend the rest of the ingredients and pour over the vegetables. Toss.
• Chill for 20 minutes.

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• In a bowl whisk together Dijon and balsamic vinegar, gradually whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss vegetables with vinaigrette and parsley, transfer to serving bowl.

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• In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile, and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
• Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.

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• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, parsley, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper to taste. Marinate for 30 minutes. Toss with the farfalle.
• In another bowl, toss together the shaved artichoke, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Divide the pasta salad among 4 plates. Top with the artichoke mixture and the Parmesan. Sprinkle with the mint and serve.

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• In a large saucepan, combine water and salt; cover and bring to a boil. Stir in lemon juice. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to large bowl and fluff with fork; let cool for about 15 minutes, fluffing with fork frequently.
• Salad: Add tomatoes, feta cheese, onions, olives, artichoke and parsley to couscous; stir to mix.
• Add vinaigrette and toss to ix. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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• Mince 1 jar artichoke hearts in processor. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add mayonnaise; whisk until smooth. Gradually whisk in oil. Cover; chill dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled.)
• Combine lettuce, onion and tomatoes in bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Divide salad among plates. Top with remaining artichokes and Parmesan.

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• Three hours before serving, put the two whole lemons into a saucepan of water with the rock salt. Place a small lid or saucer on the lemons to keep them submerged and simmer for 10 minutes until they are soft when tested with the point of a knife. Tip the lemons into a sieve and cool under the cold tap.
• Dry roast the almonds in a small frying pan until golden brown, stirring frequently to make sure they don't burn, then set aside. In a large bowl, mix the thyme with the honey, vinegar and olive oil. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon and add to the honey mixture.
• Halve the boiled lemons, then trim away all the flesh and membranes with a sharp knife and discard.Remove all the bitter white pith from the inside of the skin. Finely chop the remaining thin pieces of lemon skin and toss them into the dressing with the artichokes. Taste, adding more fresh lemon juice if too salty. Pile into a serving dish, cover and keep at cool room temperature.
• To serve: arrange the cold meat on a platter. Toss the rocket into the salad with the roasted almonds (add the nuts at the last minute so they remain crunchy) and serve in a bowl.

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• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. , Grill or broil steak until a thermometer reaches at least 145° (medium-rare). Slice across the grain into thin strips. , In a bowl, combine the steak, mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes and onions. Shake dressing; pour over steak mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. , Line a serving platter with lettuce; top with steak mixture and dressing. Garnish with eggs.

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• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl for the dressing.
• Combine cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir dressing into the orzo mixture until all ingredients are well coated. Can be served warm or chilled.

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• For pesto:
• Place all ingredients in processor. Blend until finely chopped. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• For salad:
• Whisk shallot, vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, mustard, and garlic in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
• Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each baguette slice. Sprinkle parsley over crostini. Mix baby greens, artichoke hearts, and cherry tomatoes in very large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat lightly. Sprinkle feta over.
• Serve salad with crostini.