Wash the artichokes, breaking off the stalk close to the flower head to pull out woody fibres. Use a knife to cut straight, cutting the outer leaves with it. Cut off about 1/3 of the fruit tip. Trim remaining leaf tips with scissors. Boil up plenty of salted water with lemon juice and cook the artichokes for about 15 minutes until the leaves are easily removed. Drain the finished artichokes and let them drain well
Clean and wash spring onions and cut them diagonally into rings. Peel and chop the garlic. Wash basil and shake dry. Pluck half of the basil leaves and chop finely. Cut the artichokes into slices. Wash thyme and shake dry. Pluck the leaves and chop them finely
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan. Fry the artichokes for about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add garlic, thyme and spring onions, fry for about 1 minute more, then remove. Let the artichokes cool down
Wash the salad and shake dry. Drain the mozzarella balls. Put the lettuce, remaining basil leaves and mozzarella in the bowl. Mix vinegar and mustard. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt, pepper and a little sugar. Add the artichokes and vinaigrette to the salad and serve immediately
Waiting time approx. 20 minutes