Stuffed Artichoke Salad

45 minutes prep time | Serves 4

What you need:

• 4 medium artichokes
• 2 bags (4 oz ea) mixed greens
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 avocado, chopped
• 2 scallions, green parts only, finely sliced
• Olive oil or vinaigrette dressing
• 1/4 lb feta, crumbled

What you do:
1. Cut off the artichoke's stem.
2. Peel off all or some of the outer leaves starting from thebottom up.
3. Use a serrated knife to cut off the entire top one inch of the artichoke.
4. Gently separate the top leaves and look into the bottom of the artichoke to find the fibrous choke in the center.
5. Use a spoon with a serrated edge or a melon baller to scoop out the choke.
6. Rub the artichoke all over with lemon juice and place in water so that the artichokes are almost covered. Add flavorings such as lemon, garlic cloves, and herbs to the water.
7. Simmer 25-40 minutes depending on the size of the artichoke. Artichokes are done when the leaves pull off easily.
8. Let cool.

Prepare Salad:
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with tomato, avocado, and scallions. Lightly stuff mixture into artichoke bowls. Drizzle with olive oil or your favorite vinaigrette dressing. Top with feta.