Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad featuring marinated artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tuscan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Legumes
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes (cut in half)
- 1/2 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 12 ounce jar of marinated artichoke hearts (strained from water/marinade)
- 1 15 ounce can of cooked chickpeas (strained, rinsed, and dried, about 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1 tablespoon capers
Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (cut into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives (finely diced)
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove finely minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, finely chop the chives, and cut the fresh basil into long thin strips. Strain the marinated artichoke hearts from their liquid and set aside. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Make the Vinaigrette: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until fully combined to create the Tuscan vinaigrette.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped chives, basil strips, marinated artichoke hearts, rinsed chickpeas, and capers. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh taste or chill for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld for an even richer flavor. Enjoy as a light meal or a flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Chilling the salad for 1-2 hours enhances the flavor as the ingredients marinate together.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute garlic powder with fresh garlic for more pungency.
- Adjust salt and vinegar amounts according to personal taste.
- For added texture, consider adding toasted pine nuts or crumbled feta cheese, if desired.
Keywords: Tuscan salad, artichoke salad, tomato chickpea salad, vegetarian salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook recipe, healthy salad
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