Friday, February 25, 2011

Artichoke, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad with Artichoke-Pesto Crostini

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From Bon Appetite Recipe by Diane Rossen Worthington

Photograph by Gentl & Hyers
Ingredients:
Pesto
  * 1 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts,  drained
  * 3 tablespoons (packed) finely grated Parmesan cheese
   * 2 tablespoons olive oil

Salad
    * 1/4 cup chopped shallot (about 1 large)
    * 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
    * 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley plus additional for sprinkling
    * 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
    * 1 garlic clove, minced
    * 3/4 cup olive oil
    * 12 1/2-inch-thick diagonal baguette slices, toasted
    * 3 5-ounce packages mixed baby greens
    * 2 12-ounce jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained
    * 1 12-ounce container yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved
    * 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)

Preparation
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.

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.


Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2009/06/artichoke_cherry_tomato_and_feta_salad#ixzz1F0VMcsSN

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