Artichoke Steak Salad Food

ARTICHOKE STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. , Grill or broil steak until a thermometer reaches at least 145° (medium-rare). Slice across the grain into thin strips. , In a bowl, combine the steak, mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes and onions. Shake dressing; pour over steak mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. , Line a serving platter with lettuce; top with steak mixture and dressing. Garnish with eggs.

SEA BASS & ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the couscous following pack instructions, then mix with the artichokes. Whisk the mustard with the oil from the artichoke pack, along with ½ tbsp olive oil, then add it to the couscous. Toss the herbs into the salad, along with the lemon zest and juice, some seasoning and the watercress.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Season the sea bass skin, then place it, skin-side down, in the oil. Use the back of a fish slice to hold the fish down, as it will start to curl up a bit. Once the flesh is nearly all opaque, around 3 mins, flip over and cook for 1 min more. Divide the salad between two plates and place the fish on top.

SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, onion, and artichoke hearts.
• In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic.
• Pour enough dressing over salad to coat, and toss well. Sprinkle with grated cheese, and serve.

SHAVED ARTICHOKE SALAD

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.

ARTICHOKE GRILLED STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, artichokes and mushrooms. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, oregano, rosemary, pepper and garlic. Pour over vegetable mixture; toss to coat. , Thinly slice steaks across the grain. Add beef and spinach to vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

STEAMED-ARTICHOKE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Squeeze 2 lemon halves into a large bowl of water; add rinds. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove tough outer leaves closest to stem end, then trim pointy tips of remaining outer leaves with kitchen shears. With a serrated knife, cut off top 1 inch; with a paring knife, trim and peel stem. (Transfer to lemon water as you work to prevent discoloration.)
• Set a steamer basket in a large pot; add enough water to reach just below basket and bring to a boil. Squeeze remaining 2 lemon halves into pot. Add artichokes, season with salt, and cover; steam 20 minutes. Add potatoes to pot. Continue to steam until potatoes and artichoke hearts are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath. Bring 2 inches of water to boil in a saucepan; season with salt. Add asparagus and boil until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice bath and let cool. Drain; pat dry.
• Remove leaves from artichokes; reserve for eating separately. Scoop out and discard fuzzy chokes, then halve artichoke bottoms lengthwise. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch rounds. Divide artichoke bottoms, potatoes, asparagus, greens, and radishes among 4 plates.
• Whisk together mustard and vinegar in a bowl. Gradually whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. Lightly drizzle salads with some of dressing; garnish with flowers. (Remaining dressing can be served separately, with reserved leaves.)

ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Squeeze the lemons into a bowl and add 2 cups of water.
• Trim the artichokes down to the fleshy bottoms by slicing off the stem, pulling off all the leaves and cutting away the fuzzy choke. Trim the artichoke bottom. Slice the bottom's vertically about 1/4 inch thick and place them in a bowl of lemon-water.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet, add the shallots and saute until they become translucent. Drain the artichokes and add them along with a few tablespoons of the lemon water. Cover and cook until the artichokes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the pan.
• While the artichokes are cooking, thoroughly rinse the arugula and lettuce. Dry them. Remove stems from the arugula and tear the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Place in a bowl.
• After the artichokes have been removed from the pan add another tablespoon of the oil and increase the heat in the pan and cook until any water has evaporated. Add the mushrooms and saute over high heat until they have wilted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and return the artichokes to the pan. Set aside.
• Beat the vinegar with the mustard. Beat in the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss the arugula and lettuce with about 1/3 of this dressing and divide among four salad plates. Top with the artichokes and mushrooms, drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter the Parmesan cheese over the top.

LAMB STEAKS WITH ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• Put the lamb in a bowl with the garlic, olive oil, paprika and some seasoning. Mix well then leave for 5 mins.
• Tear the chicory leaves into pieces and mix with the artichokes and watercress. Drizzle over a little of the reserved artichoke liquid.
• Heat a griddle pan or barbecue until smoking, then add the lamb. Cook for 5-6 mins, turning half way. Slice the lamb, arrange on top of the salad and pour over any juices. Serve with crusty bread if you like.

ARMENIAN ARTICHOKE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the artichokes, mushrooms, olives and pimentos; set aside.
• Blend all the dressing ingredients; pour over the artichoke mixture; mix gently and chill.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with the sliced avocados.