1 (6 oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts 1 tbsp. olive or salad oil 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. dry basil leaves 1/2 tsp. dry mustard Dash of pepper 1 lg. bunch spinach 3 green onions, thinly sliced 1 sm. cucumber, sliced (optional) 1 hard cooked egg, sliced 5 or 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 can (13 oz. size) rice-stuffed grape leaves, drained (optional) 1/8 lb. mushrooms, sliced 3 oz. feta cheese, crumbled Dried cured olives or sliced ripe olives Into a small bowl, drain marinade from artichoke hearts (reserve hearts). To marinade, add oil, lemon juice, basil, mustard and pepper; blend well and set aside. Remove and discard tough spinach stems; break leaves into bite size pieces. Place in a salad bowl, add onion and cucumber and mix. Arrange in rows on top of spinach: egg, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, grape leaves and mushrooms; sprinkle on feta cheese and olives. At the table, pour on dressing and mix gently. 4 to 6 servings. |