Sicilian Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) can artichoke hearts
• 1 cup frozen peas, uncooked
• 12 medium mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

BASIL VINAIGRETTE

• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice
• 8 large basil leaves, minced or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all ingredients for vinaigrette in blender and then chill.

2. 2

   Drain the artichoke hearts, and rinse well to remove salt.

3. 3

   Cut into halves or quarters, depending on size.

4. 4

   Place in a bowl with the peas and the mushrooms. Drizzle with Basil Vinaigrette, and sprinkle on the oregano.

5. 5

   Toss well to coat all vegetable with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or more. Flavors develop as the salad matures.