Chicory shoots and artichoke salad, all prepared raw, no cooking required. Did you already know that artichokes are delicious even raw? In fact, green-colored vegetables are substances that are calorie-free and positively affect our body. They are rich in chlorophyll, polyphenols, and magnesium, all protective components for our health, such as toning the heart and fighting cholesterol, as well as helping those who are anemic. Not to mention the large amount of magnesium they contain, which is of great help to us: it helps fight insomnia and fatigue, cramps, and tingling. So, let’s not underestimate the amount of green in our dishes that helps us stay young and especially healthy. Unfortunately, artichoke waste is considerable, which makes us love them a little less. Besides the stem, many outer leaves must be removed, as well as the artichoke tip, whether or not it has thorns. If you follow the blue link below, it will take you to the page “Raw Chicory Shoots and How to Prepare Them“.

Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Economical
Rest time: 30 Minutes
Preparation time: 40 Minutes
Portions: 2
Cooking methods: No cooking
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Winter, Winter, Spring

251.54 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 251.54 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 4.91 (g) of which sugars 0.76 (g)
Proteins 4.72 (g)
Fat 24.53 (g) of which saturated 3.58 (g)of which unsaturated 0.69 (g)
Fibers 3.82 (g)
Sodium 388.47 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 5 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 for preparing chicory shoots and artichoke salad

3.5 oz chicory shoots
1 artichoke
0.7 oz anchovies in oil
3.5 oz extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1.4 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Tools for preparing chicory shoots and artichoke salad

Bowl
Chopper
Mandoline
Spoon

Steps to prepare chicory shoots and artichoke salad

Follow the blue link of chicory shoots to see how I prepared them, Alternatively, you can buy them ready to season and eat.
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/puntarelle-crude-e-come-prepararle/
In the chopper’s cup, place the anchovies, vinegar, oil, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is smooth with the anchovies fully incorporated into the rest of the ingredients.
Divide the drained and well-dried chicory shoots between the two plates.
On top of the chicory shoots, slice the artichoke with the mandoline, dividing it half per plate. Season with a pinch of salt (remember the anchovies are quite salty).
Dress the chicory shoots and artichoke salad with the anchovy sauce prepared earlier.
Mix all the ingredients and let rest for 30 minutes before serving, stirring often.