Friday, April 8, 2011

Artichoke and asparagus salad adds to spring feeling

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Matthew Mead/The Associated Press
In this fresh spring salad, bright green vegetables combine to enhance the spring feel of your table for Easter or any special meal. The Mediterranean flavours of citrus, artichoke, olive oil and feta cheese pair wonderfully with lamb, but will work equally well with ham or turkey. This side dish is also very versatile since it can be served at room temperature, chilled or warmed.

Be sure to use plain artichokes packed in water, not marinated and packed in oil.

Artichoke and Asparagus Salad
2 bunches asparagus, bottoms trimmed
1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
2 tbsp (30 mL) white balsamic vinegar
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
Two Jars (14-oz/398 mL each) artichoke hearts, drained
125 mL (1/2 cup) crumbled feta cheese

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Set a large bowl of ice water next to the stove.

Place the asparagus in the boiling water and blanch until bright green and just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to the ice water to cool and stop the cooking. Drain well.

In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, salt, pepper, lemon juice, vinegar, lemon zest, thyme and oil. Gently toss the drained asparagus spears and the artichoke hearts in the dressing. Serve sprinkled with the feta cheese.

Makes 8 servings
Approximate nutrition per serving: 159 calories, 14 g fat, 7 g protein, 68 g carbohydrates, 3 g fibre
The Associated Press

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Cara Mia brand was started by an artichoke grower co-op in 1955, in the “artichoke capital” of the world, Castroville, CA. The co-op opened as a freezer operator with the intent of providing consumers another means to enjoy the edible thistle all year around. The venture proved so successful that a marinating line was added in 1958. Soon sales of the marinated produce far surpassed the frozen line as consumers enjoyed the proprietary marinade that dressed the tender leaves. The Borges Group acquired Cara Mia and its proprietary spice mix/marinade recipe in 2001. Today Cara Mia is the #1 selling brand of marinated artichokes. Look for them, and the other Cara Mia marinated vegetable items, in the Produce Dept.
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