Artichoke Walnut And Mesclun Salad Recipes

WALNUT BLUE CHEESE ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Toss lettuce, Gorgonzola cheese, artichoke hearts, walnuts, and olives together in a bowl.

ARTICHOKE SALAD I

Steps:

• Prepare rice as package directs, omitting butter, instead spray pan with non-stick vegetable oil. Cool mixture in refrigerator.
• In a mixing bowl, combine artichokes, green onions, green olives and bell pepper.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, curry powder and hot pepper sauce. Pour dressing over combined rice and vegetable mix, stir well and chill.

ARTICHOKE, WALNUT, AND MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Brush bread with 1 tablespoon oil and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. On a baking sheet toast cubes in middle of oven until golden, about 5 minutes, and cool.
• In a bowl whisk together vinegar, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste until emulsified. Add croutons, walnuts, artichokes, and mesclun and toss until combined.

GORGONZOLA-PEAR MESCLUN SALAD

Steps:

• Toss pears with lemon juice. In a large bowl, combine greens, cheese, walnuts and pears. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

MESCLUN SALAD WITH RASPBERRY-WALNUT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the greens, and place in refrigerator in a plastic bag.
• Whisk the vinegar, oil and mustard together; cover and refrigerate.
• To serve, bring dressing to room temperature. Just before serving, toss the greens with dressing.

ARTICHOKE & LEMON SALAD

Steps:

• Three hours before serving, put the two whole lemons into a saucepan of water with the rock salt. Place a small lid or saucer on the lemons to keep them submerged and simmer for 10 minutes until they are soft when tested with the point of a knife. Tip the lemons into a sieve and cool under the cold tap.
• Dry roast the almonds in a small frying pan until golden brown, stirring frequently to make sure they don't burn, then set aside. In a large bowl, mix the thyme with the honey, vinegar and olive oil. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemon and add to the honey mixture.
• Halve the boiled lemons, then trim away all the flesh and membranes with a sharp knife and discard.Remove all the bitter white pith from the inside of the skin. Finely chop the remaining thin pieces of lemon skin and toss them into the dressing with the artichokes. Taste, adding more fresh lemon juice if too salty. Pile into a serving dish, cover and keep at cool room temperature.
• To serve: arrange the cold meat on a platter. Toss the rocket into the salad with the roasted almonds (add the nuts at the last minute so they remain crunchy) and serve in a bowl.

COUSCOUS WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Pour couscous into a large bowl; add the boiling water.
• With a fork, stir in the olive oil and salt.
• Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Add in the artichoke hearts, scallions, garlic, parsley, dill, optional tarragon, and mint to the couscous.
• Add in the oil, lemon juice, and walnuts; stir to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve on a bed of fresh salad greens.