ARTICHOKE-ASPARAGUS SALAD

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

Provided 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

Dororthy Nunez
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I'm definitely making this salad again!


Fatty Pounks
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Zizipho Sotsaka
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Bobbie Stafford
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad, and it was delicious!


Pietro M
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover artichokes and asparagus.


AMIR JAAN JAAN
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the salad turned out perfectly.


Shawkat Alam
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was the perfect dish to transport and serve.


Kylenicholas Evans
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I love that this salad is light and refreshing, yet still filling.


Sumia Naaim
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The dressing is simple but flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the artichokes and asparagus.


Madison Ray
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lawrence Boateng
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This artichoke and asparagus salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful.