Raw Artichoke And Tomato Salad Recipes

TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• 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.

RAW-ARTICHOKE-AND-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Use mortar and pestle or food processor to combine anchovies and garlic into paste. Add egg; drizzle in oil, a few drops at a time at first, until emulsified Add two tablespoons lemon juice; blend. Add pepper to taste.
• Coarsely chop or tear frisee; set aside. Make a small bowl of acidulated water with remaining lemon juice and water. Trim artichokes; leave stems on, and remove tough outer leaves, leaving only pale-green edible ones. Pare base and stem; cut off top of artichokes; place in acidulated water.
• Thinly slice artichokes lengthwise on mandoline, or by hand; immediately place in water. When ready to combine, drain well; mix with frisee. Toss with dressing, season with pepper, and toss in tomato confit.

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.

ARTICHOKE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

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

ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH WARM TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Snap tough outer leaves off artichokes; using a serrated knife, remove top third from each. Trim stems so artichokes stand upright. Rub cut surfaces with lemon (to prevent discoloration).
• Place artichokes in a wide pot, stemmed-sides up. Add enough water to come about a third of the way up sides. Season water with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and steam until artichoke hearts are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes.
• Transfer artichokes, stemmed-sides up, to a towel-lined plate to drain. When cool enough to handle, use a spoon to remove center leaves from each artichoke, then to scrape out and discard chokes. Transfer artichokes to refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Cook bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until fat has rendered and bacon is crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil, shallot, and a pinch of salt to skillet; cook over medium heat until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and capers; cook until reduced slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato and season with salt and pepper; cook until heated through, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in oregano and croutons. Season to taste.
• Score an X in the inside of each artichoke heart with the tip of a knife, then spoon about 1 tablespoon dressing mixture into each. Toss remaining dressing with chicories, basil, bacon, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Season to taste; divide between artichokes and serve.

TOMATO CONFIT FOR RAW-ARTICHOKE-AND-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Boil a small pot of water. On bottom of each tomato, make small X with a knife. Blanch tomatoes for about 20 seconds just until the skin starts to tear. Remove; plunge into an ice bath. When cool, remove from water. Skin will peel right off. Cut lengthwise into quarters. Remove seeds and center pith. Cut each quarter into thirds lengthwise.
• Heat oven to 200 degrees. Gently toss the tomatoes with oil in a small bowl, and season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Place the tomato mixture in a 9-by-13-inch Pyrex baking dish. Cook for 2 1/2 hours, gently stirring the tomatoes occasionally. If the oil begins to bubble, reduce the heat. Turn the oven off, and leave the tomatoes in the oven until cool, 4 to 6 hours. Can be stored in refrigerator in the oil several days.

RAW ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a medium-size bowl with water and add 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Slice the artichoke hearts thinly and place in the water. Whisk together the remaining 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place 1 radicchio leaf on each of 4 plates. Drain the sliced artichoke hearts and place in a bowl. Toss with the dressing. Divide the salad evenly among the plates, arranging it so that it spills out of the radicchio leaves. Sprinkle each salad with the Parmesan and sliced scallion. Serve immediately.

LEMONY FARFALLE, TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• 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.