Description
Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad: A Fresh Burst of Flavors is a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates the best of Mediterranean ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, this no-cook salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, tender artichoke hearts, and aromatic basil for a delightful explosion of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup black olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 cups mixed salad greens (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Drain and chop artichoke hearts; thinly slice the red onion.
- Mix the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, olives, basil leaves, and mixed greens if desired.
- Whisk the dressing: In a separate bowl or jar, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar or lemon juice, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately: Optionally top with crumbled feta cheese before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg