Fresh Italian Marinated Artichokes

Ingredients

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

Method

1. 01
   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. 02
   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. 03
   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. 04
   Once the artichokes are cool, add them to the marinade and toss to ensure they are well coated.
5. 05
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. 06
   Before serving, sprinkle the marinated artichokes with fresh parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.