What does it say about us that our favorite salad ingredient, the artichoke, is a conundrum, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in mystery. After painstaking preparation, you need to peel back the layers in order to get to the heart, which happens to be the perfect delivery mechanism for a great vinaigrette.
Lately, the ingredient list in our standard salad has been pretty consistent. Here's how we start:
- Red romaine
- Blueberries
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red seedless grapes
- Artichoke hearts
The differentiating factor in these salads is the balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, or the spices that cling to the artichoke hearts and make the salad a unique expression of the day's alchemy.
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