Ingredients

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 2 large artichokes, stems trimmed, 1 inch cut off tops
  • 1 1 1/4-pound celery root, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch dice
  • 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh arugula (1/2 ounce), chopped
  • 1/4 pound thickly sliced prosciutto, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Bring large pot of water to boil.
  • Add bay leaves.
  • Squeeze in juice from 1 lemon half; add lemon half and artichokes.
  • Cover and simmer until leaves easily pull away from artichokes, about 45 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Let artichokes cool.
  • Bring medium pot of water to boil.
  • Squeeze in juice of remaining lemon half.
  • Add celery root and boil until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Transfer celery root to medium bowl.
  • Add chopped tomato, arugula and prosciutto to celery root.
  • Place Dijon mustard in small bowl.
  • Gradually mix in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, then 6 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Stir half of dressing into celery root salad; reserve remainder for artichokes.
  • (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.
  • Cover artichokes and celery root salad separately and refrigerate.
  • Let dressing stand at room temperature.)
  • Remove inner light-green leaves from artichokes.
  • Using spoon, scoop out choke.
  • Fill center of each artichoke with some celery root salad.
  • Place artichokes on plates.
  • Surround with remaining salad.
  • Drizzle reserved dressing over artichokes and serve.