Insalata Regina Recipe

Name: Insalata Regina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 large carrots, peeled and diced; 2 artichokes, trimmed and sliced; 1 lb. asparagus, tips trimmed; 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 1 cup cooked cannellini beans or 1 cup canned, rinsed and drained; 2 Tbs. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3/4 cup good-quality commercial mayonnaise; 12 cornichons cut into fans for garnish; 12 black olives, pitted, for garnish; 4 tsp. capers for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 artichokes, trimmed and sliced
1 lb. asparagus, tips trimmed
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
1 cup cooked cannellini beans or 1 cup canned, rinsed and drained
2 Tbs. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
3/4 cup good-quality commercial mayonnaise
12 cornichons cut into fans for garnish
12 black olives, pitted, for garnish
4 tsp. capers for garnish

1
In large saucepan fitted with metal steamer, with 2 inches water, separately steam potatoes, carrots, artichokes and asparagus until tender.
2
Check saucepan for water after each vegetable and add as needed.
3
In large bowl, combine steamed vegetables, lettuce, beans, parsley, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste.
4
Gently fold with rubber spatula.
5
Turn salad out onto serving platter and form mound.
6
Spread remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise over mound of vegetables.
7
Decorate salad by making a border around base with cornichon fans and olives.
8
Sprinkle capers over top.
9
Serve right away.

748

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced, 2 large carrots, peeled and diced, 2 artichokes, trimmed and sliced, 1 lb. asparagus, tips trimmed, and more.

Yes, Insalata Regina falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Insalata Regina

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