Salad platter

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Dijon
2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 eaches Garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup Parsley, minced
1 tablespoon Basil, minced
½ teaspoon Oregano
Salt & pepper
2 mediums Red onions, thinly sliced
1 pounds Tiny red potatoes
½ pounds Haricots verts, chopped
10 ounces Frozen artichoke hearts
2 eaches Lemons, juiced
1 each English cucumber, sliced & lightly salted
2 eaches Heads Boston or Bibb lettuce washed & drained
1 bunch Radishes, washed & trimmed
1 large Celery heart, cut into spear
16 ounces White beans, cooked
4 ounces Nicoise olives

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, 2 tb olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, oregano, salt & pepper. Stir in red onions & sert aside to marinate.

Cover potatoes with lightly salted water & boil for 20 minutes, or until just tender. Plunge into cold water. Drain & let cool. Slice & fan out on a plate. Drizzle with remaining olive oil & sprinkle with salt & pepper.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil & cook haricots verts for 3 to 8 minutes, till *al dente*. Drain & plunge & cold water. Drain.

Cook artichoke hearts according to package directions, adding lemon halves & half of the juice to the water. Drain, plunge in cold water & drain.

Line 6 or 8 dinner plates with lettuce leaves. Arrange marinted onions in an attractive pattern. Repeat with the remaining vegetables & beans. Just before serving, spoon leftover marinade over the salad.

"Veggie Life" September, 1994

Submitted By MICHELLE BRUCE On 02-05-95

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