Antipasto salad ii

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsWhole button mushrooms
1cupCanned artichoke hearts
1tablespoonOlive oil
1cupBalsamic vinegar
2tablespoonsRed wine, optional
1teaspoonBasil
1teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBlack pepper
1eachRomain lettuce, chopped
1eachEnglish cucumber, sliced
2eachesStalks celery, julienned
4largesTomatoes, cut into eighths
4eachesGreen onions, cut in half lengthwise
½cupRadishes, quartered

Directions

In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olive oil, vinegar, wine, basil, oregano, salt, pepper. Toss, set aside & let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Arrange chopped lettuce on a large platter, strain mushrooms & artichokes from the marinade & place in centre of lettuce. Arrange remaining vegetables around centre. Drizzle remaining marinade ove antipasto & serve.

"Vegetarian Times" July, 1993