Marinated Artichoke and Mushroom Antipasto

  • Yield:8 servings
  • Time:
    4 hrs, 3 mins show details

Look, I get it — those fancy marinated vegetables at the deli counter cost more per pound than good steak. This version costs about $1.50 per serving and tastes better than anything you'll buy pre-made.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound
    mushrooms, wiped clean and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon
    salt, for boiling water
  • 14 ounces
    artichoke hearts in brine, drained but reserve the brine
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 4
    green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup
    green olives, sliced
  • 1
    roasted red pepper, chopped
  • ⅓ cup
    olive oil
  • ¼ cup
    white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons
    dry sherry
  • ½ teaspoon
    salt
  • 1 teaspoon
    dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon
    black pepper, freshly ground
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Equipment

  • large pot

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Preparation

  1. 3 mins

    Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, then drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl. (Don't skip the blanching — it removes any funkiness from the mushrooms and helps them absorb the marinade better.)

  2. Add the drained artichokes plus about 2 tablespoons of their brine to the mushrooms. The brine adds free flavor and helps stretch the marinade.

  3. Stir in the garlic, green onions, olives, and roasted red pepper.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sherry, salt, oregano, and black pepper until well combined. Pour over the vegetables and mix thoroughly.

  5. 4 hrs

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, stirring every hour or so to redistribute the marinade. This keeps for up to a week in the fridge.

Notes

Store-brand jarred roasted peppers work perfectly here and cost half what the fancy ones do. If you don't have sherry, substitute with more vinegar or a splash of white wine. This improves with time — day two is even better than day one.

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