Recipe

Make Fondue

1. Preheat oven to 350°F, halve tomatoes and place cut-side up on baking sheet.
2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 30 minutes, or until they’re shrivelled. Transfer to food processor. Add roasted red peppers and purée. Pass through fine strainer, discard seeds and reserve.

Prepare & Fry Artichokes

1. Remove outer leaves of artichokes and cut into quarters, lengthwise. Pare away fibrous “choke” and cut quarters in half to make 24 pieces.
2. In small, heavy-bottomed pan, heat olive oil to 350°F. Working in batches, fry artichoke pieces for 2 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.

Assemble Salad

1. In bowl, toss arugula and lettuce with extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Ladle small pool of tomato fondue in center of each plate.
3. Place mound of salad on fondue. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add to each salad, then top with four pieces of artichoke.