Two Bean Artichoke Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

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• Combine cannellini beans, tomatoes, artichokes, celery, onion, olives, white wine vinegar, olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes together in a large mixing bowl; toss until well combined. Refrigerate until chilled, 8 hours to overnight.

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted water according to package directions. Add green beans to pot 4 minutes before end of cooking. Drain; transfer pasta and green beans to a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat. Let cool slightly.
• Drain artichokes; whisk brine and reserve 1/2 cup. Chop artichokes into 1-inch pieces. Transfer pasta and green beans to a large bowl. Add artichokes and reserved brine, parsley, lemon zest and juice, onion, cheese, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes. Serve room temperature or chilled. Pasta can be made up to 4 hours ahead.

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss gently and refrigerate 45 minutes before serving.
• 2. Serve salad on a bed of mixed greens with crusty bread. Or alternatively, serve salad scooped onto a hero roll with arugula.

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• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add the beans, parsley, celery, scallions and red onions and stir until well combined. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.

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• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add green beans. Cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, about 5 minutes. When cooled, drain well and pat dry. Set aside.
• Combine blanched green beans, tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, black olives, beans, and parsley in a large bowl.
• Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup. Add olive oil in a steady stream while whisking until dressing has emulsified.
• Pour dressing over salad and finish with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of parsley, if desired.

Steps:

• Snap the tough stem ends off the green beans, then cut into 2-inch pieces or in halves. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the green beans and boil until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold tap water to stop the cooking and set aside.
• While the beans continue draining, slice the radicchio in half and cut out the core (the hard white part in the bottom-center). Cut each radicchio half into 2-inch pieces, separate the leaves and arrange on a large platter. Scatter the green beans over the radicchio. Drain the artichoke hearts very well, cut each in half lengthwise and arrange cut sides up over the green beans. (If making ahead, you can stop here, cover the platter and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then proceed with Step 3 the following day.)
• Drizzle the salad with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Squeeze 1 lemon half over the salad and sprinkle with the oregano. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or lemon as desired. Serve just like this or toss and serve.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• This salad can be made a day ahead of time.

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with 1 inch water and bring to a simmer; season generously with salt. Using a serrated knife, trim top third off each artichoke and rub all over with one lime half.
• Place artichokes in pot, stem-sides up; cover and cook until hearts are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, 20 to 30 minutes (depending on size). Let cool slightly, then halve artichokes and scoop out chokes. Stir together mayonnaise and juice of remaining lime half; season lightly with salt.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium. Add bread and cook, stirring, until golden and crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; season with salt. Wipe skillet clean; swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Season artichokes with salt and pepper; add to skillet, cut-sides down. Cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant and just golden, about 30 seconds. Carefully stir in beans with cooking liquid; season (there will be some steam and spattering). Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in celery, parsley, vinegar, and red-pepper flakes. Transfer to bowls, top with artichokes and croutons, and serve with lime mayonnaise and more oil, red-pepper flakes, and parsley.