Artichokes, Feta and Tapenade Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 4 artichokes, trimmed
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup kalamata olive tapenade
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook artichokes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette
3. Once the artichokes have cooled, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the choke with a spoon
4. Divide the artichokes among four plates
5. Sprinkle feta cheese over the artichokes
6. Drizzle with the tapenade vinaigrette and serve

Verdict

This artichoke salad with feta cheese and tapenade vinaigrette is the perfect starter for a dinner party or a light lunch. The combination of the tender artichoke, salty feta and tangy tapenade vinaigrette makes for a flavor explosion in every bite.

Serving suggestions

Serve these artichokes with a fresh green salad and a glass of crisp white wine for a complete meal. Alternatively, they can also be served as a side dish to grilled chicken or fish.