Description
Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad features marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, all tossed together in a zesty Tuscan vinaigrette. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a healthy side dish, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor and nutrients. With its colorful presentation and satisfying crunch, it’s sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. Enjoy it on its own for a light lunch or pair it with grilled proteins for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 jar (12 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts (drained)
- 1 can (15 ounces) cooked chickpeas (rinsed and dried)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (diced)
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, chop chives, and slice basil. Drain artichoke hearts and rinse chickpeas.
- Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, parsley, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add tomatoes, onion, chives, basil, artichokes, chickpeas, capers, and vinaigrette. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve or chill: Enjoy immediately or let it chill for 1-2 hours to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 246mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg