Artichokes with Tomato-Herb Dressing

Posted 07/23/10 by ChefSnowball
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Venues:	Cheese Produce & All Things Green
Categories:	Parmigiano - Reggiano Vegetables
Sub Categories:	Artichokes Garlic Leafy Greens Peppers Tomatoes
Keywords:	artichoke, tomato, peppers, garlic, lettuce, Parmesan
Servings:	4

Ingredients:

3 medium artichokes, quartered, chokes removed*
1/3 cup red wine vinaigrette or Italian dressing, divided
1/2 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or basil
Assorted lettuce (optional)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling; add artichoke and 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. Cook, covered, 10 minutes or until tender and a leaf pulls out easily. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.

Meanwhile, for dressing, in small bowl stir together tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning and remaining vinaigrette.

Line a serving platter (or individual plates) with lettuce, if desired. Arrange artichoke quarters on platter, spoon tomato-herb dressing onto artichokes, sprinkle with cheese, and serve.

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