The Crunchy Salad with Raw Artichokes and Pears is ideal as an appetizer or a fresh and light side dish. Although cleaning artichokes requires a bit of patience, thanks to its versatility and unique taste, this plant with its many beneficial properties offers great satisfaction. An example of this recipe is the perfect pairing of artichokes with pears and Parmesan, along with the crunchy part of almonds, making it a pleasant and easy dish in no time. Follow the instructions and prepare this recipe with me . . .
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 365.64 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 28.56 (g) of which sugars 18.28 (g)
- Proteins 13.95 (g)
- Fat 22.67 (g) of which saturated 7.56 (g)of which unsaturated 6.46 (g)
- Fibers 10.74 (g)
- Sodium 229.28 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 208 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2 artichokes
- 2 Abate pears
- 0.5 oz almonds
- 2 oz Parmesan Reggiano DOP (shaved)
- 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 lemon (juice)
Tools
- Bowl
- Food Scale
- Cutting Board
Steps
Clean the artichokes by removing the tougher outer leaves until you reach the heart, cut the tips and remove the stem (you can use it for other preparations), cut the artichokes in half and remove the choke.
While cleaning the artichokes, keep them in cold water with lemon juice.
Dry them and slice them thinly. Wash the pear and without peeling it, cut it into thin slices. On a serving platter, place the sliced artichokes, pear slices, shaved Parmesan, and coarsely chopped almonds. Season everything with salt, a pinch of pepper, and oil.
Storage
The Crunchy Salad with Raw Artichokes and Pears should be stored undressed and covered with plastic wrap until serving time.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How to prevent artichokes from turning brown?
To prevent them from oxidizing, while cleaning, they should be kept in a bowl with cold water and lemon juice.
