Artichoke heart & asparagus salad with strawberry dressin

1 recipe

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6eachesBaby artichokes
1poundsAsparagus
12eachesLettuce leaves
cupCarrots, shredded
cupRed cabbage, shredded
½cupSoy milk
1tablespoonLemon juice
1cupStrawberries, sliced
2teaspoonsLiquid sweetener
¼teaspoonAllspice

Directions

SALAD

DRESSING

Prepare & cook the artichokes as described in the recipe for "Artichoke Gondolas". Halve artichokes lengthwise, remove & discard the centre petals & fuzzy centres. Remove & reserve the outer leaves. Trim out the hearts & chop finely. Cover & set aside.

Bring about an inch of water to a boil in a large skillet. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus & discard. Cook asparagus uncovered until tender. Remove from water & chill.

DRESSING: Blend together all ingredients until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl & chill.

ASSEMLY: Arrange lettuce leaves on individual salad plates. Arrange artichoke hearts, asparagus spears, carrot & cabbage on top. Spoon dressing over the plates & serve, garnished with reserved artichoke leaves.

"Vegetarian Gourmet, Special Low-Fat Issue" 1995 Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 08-12-95