Steamed Artichokes with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Steamed Artichokes with Light Balsamic Vinaigrette
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 , large artichokes or 12 baby artichokes, rinsed and trimmed; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 6 tablespoons, water; 1/4 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons, balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons, minced shallot; 2 teaspoons, Dijon mustard; 3/4 - 1 , medium garlic clove, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 teaspoon); 1 teaspoon, minced fresh oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 1/4 teaspoon, ground black pepper

Side Dishes
Vegetables

Forget the classic method of snipping each leaf, trussing, and then boiling for an hour. Just slice the stem and top, then steam.

SERVES 4

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