Felt like something quick, easy and wholesome for dinner tonight. I found this recipe on Merchant Gourmet’s site and had a bash. It was very filling and had lots of earthy flavours going on, but I didn’t feel the mint added anything and yet there was still something missing. A really sticky-sweet balsamic dressing might do the trick, or perhaps a little grated apple.
Not a bad start, but needs some work.
Broad bean and artichoke salad:
6 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil
100g parmesan shavings
1 ciabatta loaf
400g grilled artichokes
finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
300g frozen broad beans
1 little gem lettuce, finely shredded
handful fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- Boil the broad beans for 4-5 mins until tender. While draining add a little pumpkin oil and lemon juice, tossing around to coat.
- Lightly brush the cut sides of the ciabatta with 4 tbsp of the Pumpkin Seed Oil and place cut side up on the grill pan and scatter with salt flakes. Lightly grill for 1-2 minutes until pale golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile place the artichoke hearts into a bowl with the lemon rind and juice, remaining Pumpkin Seed Oil, broad beans, little gem, mint and parmesan and toss together. Season generously with a little salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper and toss again.
- Serve the salad on the warm toasted ciabatta.
5 replies on “broad bean and artichoke salad”
Looks good. I adore anchovies! But you would not get any points from John or Gregg for not double depoding the broadbeans! (Feeling smug as I doubled podded mine tonight)
It’s funny you said “anchovies” – I had an online grocery order from Sainsbury’s where I’d ordered artichokes for this very dish. They substituted anchovies instead – not quite the same thing!
Double depodding is a mug’s game – just chew a bit longer, burn more calories 🙂
Gary
what you wanted was a splash of Gilly’s Blonde Dressing on there….to DIE for!
What the heck is Gilly’s Blonde Dressing?!
literally….the best dressing in the world! I’m addicted! So are my family, if you see it, invest! I found them at a food festival last year & had to buy online since, honestly, look them up!