Fresh Italian Marinated Artichokes

Ingredients

• 4 whole artichokes trimmed and quartered
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Start by preparing the artichokes. Trim the stems, remove tough outer leaves, and cut off the top quarter of each artichoke. Quarter each artichoke and remove the fuzzy choke with a spoon.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the artichoke quarters and boil for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let them cool.
3. 3 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
4. 4 Once the artichokes are cool, add them to the marinade and toss to ensure they are well coated.
5. 5 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. 6 Before serving, sprinkle the marinated artichokes with fresh parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.