Fig And Artichoke Salad Recipes

FIG AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add pinch of salt and saute another minute.
• Stir in artichoke hearts and red pepper, and saute another 2 minutes or until heated through.
• Transfer to bowl.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil and chili powder in same skillet over medium heat, stirring to combine.
• Lay figs cut side down in oil, and cook 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.
• To make Dressing:.
• Whisk together oil, lime juice, and vinegars.
• Place watercress on salad plates. Top with artichoke mixture and drizzle with 2 Tbs. dressing.
• Add figs, sprinkle with pecans and green onions.

ROASTED ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the artichoke hearts in a bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and toss until the artichoke hearts are coated. Dump the artichoke hearts onto a sheet pan and spread out into 1 layer; roast in the oven for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. Place the minced shallot, lemon juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 5 seconds. Add the basil leaves and process into a green puree. With the processor running, slowly pour 1/2 cup olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube until the ingredients are finely pureed. Set aside.
• Place the roasted artichoke hearts in a bowl and toss with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Add the capers, red peppers, red onion, parsley, 4 tablespoons vinegar and red pepper flakes, if using, and toss gently. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and let stand for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

RAW ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove dark tough exterior leaves from artichokes. Trim stem end and cut off top of each artichoke. Slice artichokes as thinly as possible and place in a small mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and garlic, if using. Season well with salt and pepper, add olive oil and toss to coat.
• Put arugula in a shallow bowl or on a platter. Spoon artichokes over greens. Garnish with a few shavings of Parmesan.

RAW ARTICHOKE AND WHITE-ASPARAGUS FARRO SALAD

Steps:

• Cover farro with 3 inches of water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until farro is tender but still slightly chewy, about 25 minutes.
• Combine lemon zest and juice, oil, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Drain farro and immediately toss with dressing. Let cool completely.
• Meanwhile, squeeze remaining 2 lemon halves into a large bowl of water; add rinds. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove all tough outer leaves. With a serrated knife, cut off top 1/2 inch; with a paring knife, trim and peel stem. Very thinly slice lengthwise. (Transfer to lemon water as you work to prevent discoloration.)
• Drain artichokes; pat dry with paper towels. Toss with farro, asparagus, mint, and dill. Serve with feta, drizzled with oil and garnished with more mint and dill.

FIG AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss arugula, figs, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts together in a large bowl.
• Drizzle honey and balsamic vinegar over salad before serving.