Robert Redford's Terrific Green Olive Salad

Sharon123's Note:

This is reportedly Robert Redford's recipe. If he likes it, you very well may too! :D

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 6 mins
• Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6

• 9 ounces frozen artichoke hearts
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 head romaine lettuce , torn up
• 1 cup mung bean sprouts
• 1 cup pimento stuffed olive

Dressing

• ½ cup olive oil (or vegetable oil)
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar (or 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
• 4 teaspoons fresh dill , chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 ½-2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Plunge artichoke hearts in boiling water; remove pan from heat and let stand only 2 minutes. Drain and chill.
2. Combine artichoke hearts, romaine lettuce, bean sprouts and olives.
3. In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, red wine vinegar, dill, parsley, sugar, salt, mustard and pepper. Shake well to combine.
4. Just before serving, pour over salad and toss until well coated.
5. Robert likes it with barbecued steak or grilled rainbow trout. Enjoy!

Reviews

[lhoerth]

Served this with a combination of romaine lettuce and spinach. Very good flavors. We will make this again. Thanks for the recipe.