BC Grown Artichokes In Mango and Onion Dressing

To prepare artichoke break or cut the stem from the bottom and break off the lower leaves until only the small inner ones remain.

Rub in lemon juice and drop into 1/2 cup steaming water for 7 minutes. Cover.

Turn over and continue steaming for another 7 minutes. Cool.

Scrape out the chokes (hairy part inside)with a spoon, cut into wedges and stir into the following.

Mango dressing:
Puree in a food processor or blender;
1 ripe mango peeled and cut into small cubes
1 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
freshly ground black pepper

Transfer to a small bowl and stir in: 1/2 cup minced green or red onion Prepare the dressing while the artichokes cook. Cool and serve.