Stuffed artichoke with oriental noodle salad

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4mediumsArtichokes; Prepared And, Cooked
6ouncesDried Chinese Noodles Or Spaghetti; In 2 Inch Lengths
1cupCucumber; Peeled And Chopped
½cupCarrots; Shredded
½cupRadishes; Shredded
¼cupGreen Onion; Thinly Sliced
4ouncesFresh Snow Peas; Blanched, Cut In Strips
½cupRice Wine Vinegar
½cupFresh Orange Juice
1tablespoonOrange Peel; Grated
tablespoonReduced Sodium Soy Sauce
1teaspoonSesame Oil
4Tee Fresh Ginger Root; Finely Minced
2teaspoonsGarlic; Minced
1teaspoonSugar
teaspoonCayenne Pepper

Directions

SALAD

DRESSING

Halve artichokes lengthwise. Remove and discard center petals and fuzzy center; set artichokes aside. Cook pasta until done but slightly firm; rinse and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.

In a large bowl combine pasta, cucumber, carrots, radishes, green onions and snow peas. Toss noodle mixture with HALF the dressing; reserve the remaining half.

Arrange two artichoke halves on each late. Spoon noodles into halves. Use reserved dressing as dip for artichoke leaves. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrients Per Serving: Calories: 335; Protein: 12 g; Carbohydrate: 60 g; Fat: 7 g; Calories from fat: 19%: Calories from saturated fat: 3%; Sodium: 352 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Dietary Fiber: 7 g.

Entered in MasterCook by suechef@... 4/25/98 Recipe by: California Artichoke Advisory Board Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Sue <suechef@...> on Apr 25, 1998