ARTICHOKE, LIMA BEAN AND PEA SALAD

Artichoke, Lima Bean and Pea Salad image

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 14 1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
1 16-ounce bag frozen baby lima beans
2 14-ounce cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1 16-ounce bag frozen petite peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

Whisk vinegar, shallot and cream in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Bring chicken broth to simmer in large saucepan. Add lima beans. Cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to large bowl. Add artichoke hearts to broth. Cook 2 minutes. Add peas. Cover and cook until peas and artichokes are heated through, about 3 minutes longer. Drain well. Add to beans.
Add chopped mint to vegetables. Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve warm or at room temperature.