Drain liquid from artichoke hearts and discard.
In a small, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl melt the 1/4 cup butter or margarine in Microwave Oven 30 seconds.
Dip artichoke hearts in melted butter and then lightly coat with flour.
Place the 1/3 cup melted butter or margarine in a 10", heat-resistant, non-metallic pie pan or non-metallic skillet.
Place flour-coated artichokes in melted butter and heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 8 minutes. Turn artichoke hearts as needed to brown lightly.
While artichoke hearts are cooking, prepare Vinaigrette Dressing II (see separate recipe).
Just before serving, pour dressing over artichoke hearts.
Cut cooked beef into 3/4-inch strips. Layer mixed greens, red onion, beef strips, jicama and 1/2 cup shredded carrot in 3-quart straight-sided glass salad bowl. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise and chopped basil; spread over salad, covering top completely. Place remaining shredded carrot in center of yogurt mixture; sprinkle sliced basil over center of carrot. Garnish with radish roses, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap; carry salad to gathering in insulated container.
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