Insalata De Carciofi: Raw Artichoke Salad

Serves: 5

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

42

Spice

50

Sweetness

59

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Salt

Directions:

1

Clean the artichokes by removing all the tough outer leaves until you get to a pale yellow center

2

Peel the outer tough skin of the artichoke stems with a paring knife

3

Remove the purple leaves and hairy portion covering the choke; discard

4

Trim 1/3 off the tops of each artichoke, rub with lemon and finely chop

5

Squeeze extra lemon juice on artichokes to prevent from browning

6

Plate the artichokes and season with olive oil and extra lemon juice, if needed

7

Then add pepper and salt, to taste

8

With a vegetable peeler shave the Parmigiano cheese and top the artichokes

9

Lightly drizzle with more olive oil if needed