Artichauts Vinaigrette (Artichokes with French Vinaigrette)

This is a very popular dish in France. Artichokes are steamed or boiled in salted water and simply served with a homemade vinaigrette. Prepared this way, you get to really enjoy their flavor. A delicious dish and so easy to prepare. When you get to the heart of the artichoke, remove the hair and fill the cavity with vinaigrette... it's like finding treasure after a long quest.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup vinegar
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 fresh artichokes, stems and tough outer leaves removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Simmer artichokes in the boiling water until softened, about 30 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Mix vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream until vinaigrette is blended.

Step 3

Start by eating the artichoke leaves dipped in the vinaigrette. Discard small leaves and gently scrape fuzzy choke from the hearts. Fill the hearts with vinaigrette and slice.