SHAVED ARTICHOKE SALAD

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Prepping artichokes can take time and patience, but they are among the most delicious of nature's gifts, so are well worth the effort. In this dish they are served raw to showcase their flavor, which is enhanced here with olive oil, lemon juice and Parmesan.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 baby artichokes, cleaned
Vinegar for soaking (optional)
Zest and juice of a lemon
Chunk of Parmesan
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as necessary
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Prepare artichokes by trimming stem, cutting off pointed tips and removing tough leaves. Slice thinly with mandoline. As each artichoke is finished, drop slices into a bowl of cold water with about 10 percent vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Slice Parmesan with mandoline, creating as many pieces as you have artichoke slices, and about the same size.
  • Remove artichoke slices from water and dry, then toss with olive oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with a little salt and a fair amount of pepper, then lay Parmesan on top. Taste and add more olive oil, lemon juice, salt or pepper as needed. Garnish with herbs and lemon zest and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 790 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

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