Description
Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summertime gatherings. This refreshing salad blends marinated artichoke hearts, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs, creating a delightful medley of textures and tastes. Packed with nutrients and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice whether you’re hosting a barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply looking for a healthy side dish. With just a few minutes of prep time, this colorful salad will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something light yet fulfilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (diced)
- 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts (12 ounces, drained)
- 1 can cooked chickpeas (15 ounces, rinsed and dried)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- salt
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, chop the chives and basil. Drain the artichokes and rinse the chickpeas.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add tomatoes, red onion, chives, basil, artichokes, chickpeas, capers, and vinaigrette. Mix until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg