Insalata Primavera (italian Spring Salad)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 18 asparagus spears, cooked to bright green & firm, chopped in 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 lb green beans, cooked & halved
• 6 artichoke hearts, cooked & sliced (or canned artichokes, rinsed & drained)
• 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded & quartered
• 1 cucumber, peeled & thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
• 1/3 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or any desired fresh herb)
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 place the first 5 ingredients in a salad bowl.
• 2 put the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper & fresh herbs in a small jar and shake vigorously.
• 3 drizzle as much of the viniagrette as you like over the salad and toss lightly.