Italian Artichoke Salad 😋 

This bright, fresh, Italian-inspired artichoke salad is a gorgeous side dish or healthy meal where green leaves, tomatoes, artichokes, and olives marry a tasty Italian dressing.

Ingredients 

2 artichokes (to be eaten raw)

300 g mixed salad

extra virgin olive oil to taste

salt to taste

10 ml apple cider vinegar

1 l water

1 lemon

Procedure

First clean the artichokes, remove the toughest outer leaves following the instructions you find here to clean the artichokes perfectly. Now you just have to cut them in half, remove any internal hay and put the artichokes to rest in a bowl full of water to which you have added lemon (or vinegar). Now wash the salad in plenty of water and for a crunchier result let it soak overnight in the refrigerator. When it is washed, drain the salad and remove excess water, season the salad with oil, salt to taste. After preparing the salad, cut the artichokes into thin strips. Once ready, add to the dressed salad, mix well and distribute on serving plates. Your artichoke salad is ready!

Wine pairing the artichoke salad 

The dish is ready, how can we combine it? I recommend pairing this artichoke salad with a sparkling and aromatic white wine such as a Vermentino di Gallura. The Canayli Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG is a true expression of the unique terroir of Gallura, in the heart of Sardinia. Produced from selected Vermentino grapes, this wine is renowned for its superior quality, achieved through meticulous vineyard care and rigorous grape selection during the harvest.

Canayli Winery, known for its commitment to sustainable viticulture, has crafted a wine that reflects both the power and elegance of its native environment. The Vermentino di Gallura Superiore stands out for its bright straw-yellow color with greenish hues, heralding its complexity and freshness.

On the nose, the Canayli Vermentino di Gallura Superiore reveals an intense and persistent aromatic bouquet, with notes of white flowers, fresh fruits like peach and citrus, and a slight hint of Mediterranean herbs. This olfactory profile harmoniously integrates with a pronounced minerality, a legacy of the granitic rocks on which the vines are planted.

On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, confirming the fruitiness perceived on the nose along with a pleasant saltiness that invites the next sip. The body is well-structured, with a flawless balance between acidity and alcohol, leading to a long and satisfying finish that highlights the typicality and excellence of the Gallura terroir.

Ideal as an aperitif or paired with fish dishes, seafood, and traditional Sardinian cuisine, the Canayli Vermentino di Gallura Superiore DOCG is an excellent example of how a wine can convey the history and character of its origin. A true gem not to be missed by lovers of quality white wines.