Artichoke Moroccan Inspired Salad

Looking for inspiring new salad ideas? Give this one a try!

Salad:

Organic mixed baby greens
European cucumbers, sliced thinly
Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced thinly
Grape tomatoes, halved
Artichoke hearts
Fresh walnut halves
Hearts of palms, cut into one-inch pieces
Grated parmesan cheese

Dressing: start with these measurements, then taste and adjust:

1/4 cup orange marmalade (can use orange zest instead)
2 to 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 to 4 tablespoons pear flavoured balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic vinegar)
Sea or Himalayan salt
Fresh cracked pepper
1/2 cup+ of virgin olive oil
Blend all together, then start tasting. Add more of anything that appeals to you. Bring to the party in a glass jar with tight fitting lid.

Why Eat Artichoke:

Artichoke are an extremely beneficial food with a host of illness-fighting, age-extending properties. Artichokes are packed with phytonutrients such as quercetin, rutin, gallic acid, and cynarin, all working to protect against many health risks including cancer, heart disease, liver dysfunction, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Artichokes are particularly good for the liver, aiding in healthy bile production.

Enjoy!