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BellaVitano & Two Bean Artichoke Salad

Chef Erich Cheica, Sartori Corporate Chef

Yield: 2 Pounds


Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh green beans
  • ½ pound fresh wax beans
  • 4 ounces artichoke hearts (marinated – drained & chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet, stone ground mustard
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Sartori Reserve BellaVitano cheese – shaved
  • ½ cup Sartori Signature Blends Sicilian Blend
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped basil
  • Sea salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Cooking Directions

  1. Cook beans in boiling water until al dente. Shock in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain, pat dry and reserve.
  2. Cook beans in boiling water until al dente. Shock in ice water to stop cooking process. Drain, pat dry and reserve.
  3. Whisk together balsamic vinegar and mustard in a mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
  4. Place beans, artichoke hearts, red pepper, basil and half of both cheeses in the bowl with the balsamic/olive oil blend and toss together.
  5. Taste and season accordingly with sea salt & pepper.

Final Preparation

  1. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with each of the remaining cheeses.
  2. Chill until ready to use.