| Salads can range from a dramatic wedge of ice berg | | | | 3 fresh cooked artichokes hearts, or well drained |
| with a tangy blue cheese dressing to a huge taco | | | | jarred artichoke hearts |
| salad that could feed a family of four. They can be | | | | 1 tsp lemon zest |
| served as a simple start to an elegant meal or as a | | | | 1 tsp thyme |
| stand alone meal all in itself. | | | | Vinaigrette |
| This simple pepper salad with vinaigrette is an easy | | | | 1 crushed clove garlic |
| to make salad that works wonderfully as a start to | | | | 1 Tbs red wine vinegar |
| gourmet meal. On warm summer days simple pepper | | | | ½ Cup extra virgin olive oilsaltground pepper |
| salad with vinaigrette can be served along side a cold | | | | Julienne the bell peppers and place in a large mixing |
| gazpacho soup for a light summer lunch. | | | | bowl. Quarter the Artichoke hearts and add to the |
| Simple pepper salad with vinaigrette can be made | | | | bowl. Mix in the lemon zest, and thyme. |
| quickly and stored in the refrigerator until ready to | | | | In a separate bowl blend the garlic, vinegar, and olive |
| serve. | | | | oil. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Pour the |
| Simple Pepper Salad | | | | vinaigrette over the salad and toss. |
| 3 to 4 red and yellow sweet bell peppers | | | | |