This great recipe is perfect for weekend barbecues!  Love the combination of artichokes, mushrooms and zucchini.

Cara Mia Artichoke to Zucchini Salad

Ingredients
Dressing:
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Salad:
1 jar (14.75-ounce) CARA MIA Artichoke Hearts Packed In Water, drained and halved
1 fresh zucchini, cut into chunks
1 package (8-ounce) mushrooms, cut in bite-size pieces
1 jar (2-ounce) pimientos, drained
Mixed greens, as needed
Directions
Combine all ingredients for dressing, except olive oil, in large mixing bowl. Add oil in a slow and steady stream, whisking constantly. Drain artichoke hearts and cut in half lengthwise. Add zucchini, mushrooms and pimientos to bowl; toss to cover with dressing. Set aside to chill for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve on a bed of mixed greens on a platter or on individual serving plates.

Makes 1 cup dressing & 4 cups salad

Artichoke-Stuffed Portobellos

For a tasty change of pace, try these moist and tangy portobello mushrooms filled with Cara Mia Artichoke hearts. Delightfully flavorful!

Ingredients
3 tablespoon STAR Original Olive Oil
1 tablespoon STAR Balsamic Vinegar
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
1 14.75 oz. jar Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Directions
In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp of the STAR Original Olive Oil and STAR Balsamic Vinegar; brush over both sides of mushrooms. Place mushrooms stem side down on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the Cara Mia Artichokes, oregano, salt and pepper. Turn mushrooms over; broil 2 minutes longer. Fill with artichoke mixture; drizzle with the rest of the olive oil.

Broil for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.

Serve by itself or on a bed of mixed greens.

This was inspired from a recipe from A Taste from Home