Grilled Artichoke, Bean & Caper Salad

To my mind few things are more delicious – and fun – to eat than a boiled artichoke served at room temperature with a herb and mustard dressing. For some, however, this vegetable is as much of a challenge as a whole spiny lobster, with all the work of attacking the surrounding covering to get at the fleshy prize. So, to help your guests appreciate its taste, you can serve artichokes in a more prepared state, as here. The lemon and coriander in this recipe give an additional flavour and are