ARTICHOKE-ASPARAGUS SALAD

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A homemade lemon vinaigrette transforms canned and frozen veggies into upscale luncheon fare!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (9 oz) frozen artichoke hearts
1 can (15 oz) white asparagus spears, drained and cut crosswise in half
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Boston lettuce
18 small pitted ripe olives

Steps:

  • Cook artichoke hearts as directed on box; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, mix artichokes, asparagus and mushrooms. To make dressing, in tightly covered container, shake oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, chives, mustard and salt until well blended. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Remove vegetables from dressing with slotted spoon; reserve dressing. Arrange vegetables on lettuce on each of 6 plates. Garnish with olives. Serve with reserved dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg

Hiho Wego
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover artichokes and asparagus. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great!


Jack Mencini
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious side dish.


Najib Lee official
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This salad was amazing! I will definitely be making it again. Thank you for sharing the recipe!


leandi nel
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This salad was a bit too oily for my taste. I think it would have been better with a lighter dressing.


Mubbashir Khan
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I'm not a big fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the dressing was light and refreshing.


WAQAR Alvi
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This salad was delicious! I loved the combination of artichokes and asparagus. The dressing was also very flavorful.


Kenneth Macharia
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The artichokes were a bit tough, but the asparagus was cooked perfectly. The dressing was also very good.


Zeyad ELATTAR
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning.


Haweti Savage
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Cosmin Rosu
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This salad was delicious and refreshing. The artichokes and asparagus were cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maher Shahbaz
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This artichoke and asparagus salad was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the presentation was stunning. I highly recommend this recipe.