Antipasto Salad
Jefferson acquired globe artichokes to grow at Monticello from Bernard McMahon, a noted Philadelphia nurseryman and the author of The American Gardener's Calendar. In addition, Jefferson was particularly fond of parsley, which is used to garnish this salad. Placing the artichokes in lemon water as they are cut minimizes discoloration. Cooking the cauliflower, squash, and carrots briefly retains the crispness of the vegetables.