Artichoke Salad
2 servings
20 minutes
Artichoke salad is a refined dish of European cuisine that harmoniously combines the freshness of greens, the tenderness of feta cheese, and the spiciness of artichokes. This salad has a rich flavor thanks to the sweet notes of caramelized pear, the tartness of capers, and the nutty crunch of pine nuts. Its base consists of arugula and young beet greens that add freshness and lightness. Balsamic cream completes the composition with a soft tanginess. The history of artichoke salad is tied to Mediterranean culinary traditions where artichokes are valued for their sophistication. This salad makes an ideal accompaniment to roasted duck breast, highlighting its rich flavor. It is perfect for festive tables or dinners with loved ones, impressing guests with its elegant combination of flavors.
1
We wash the salad leaves in a colander and let them dry.
- Tango salad leaf mix: 0.5 bunch
2
It's better to buy a mix that includes arugula and young beet greens, as it doesn't taste as good with salad leaves.
- Rocket (arugula): 0.5 bunch
3
We roast pine nuts.
- Toasted pine nuts: 10 g
4
We cut the feta into small cubes.
- Feta cheese: 0.3 jar
5
We cut the canned artichokes into 4 pieces.
- Canned artichoke hearts: 0.5 jar
6
We cut the pear into thin slices. About 0.3 cm, 5-6 slices are enough.
- Pears: 0.5 piece
7
Take any wine or water, pour it into a small pan so that the liquid covers the bottom by 1 cm and add sugar to taste, boil the syrup, once it boils, add the pear to the syrup and wait for the liquid to evaporate; you can replace the pear with an orange.
- Pears: 0.5 piece
8
Mix salad with artichokes, feta, capers (5-6 pieces max), and pear on top. Sprinkle everything with sweet pink peppercorns, salt with pink salt (or just ground sea salt), and pine nuts.
- Canned artichoke hearts: 0.5 jar
- Feta cheese: 0.3 jar
- Capers: 7 pieces
- Pears: 0.5 piece
- Pink peppercorns: to taste
- Toasted pine nuts: 10 g
9
I add balsamic cream and draw a grid.
- Balsamic glaze (crema): to taste
10
The salad is ready. My relatives and friends are just devouring it.
11
Fried duck breast is perfect for this salad.