Need to increase your leafy green intake?  Try this simple and tasty recipe.  Mmmmm delicious!

Serves 8 | Preparation time – 10 minutes | Cooking time – 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt and pepper

1 1/2 ounce jar artichoke hearts (packed in water or oil), drained and roughly chopped    25 ounces of mixed greens

DIRECTIONS 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.  Stir in the artichokes.

2. Divide the greens among individuals plates and top with the vinaigrette.

Recipe by Kate Merker | March 2008