Artichokes with Tomato-Bacon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 2 medium artichokes
• 4 bacon slices
• 2 vine-ripened tomatoes
• 1 shallot
• 3 tablespoons drained capers
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ¹/₃ cup olive oil

1. With a serrated knife cut artichoke stems flush with bottoms. Cut off and discard top inch from artichokes. In a saucepan cover artichokes with salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer artichokes, covered, until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes. 2. While artichokes are cooking, coarsely chop bac...

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