Artichoke Salad
Artichoke salad is so healthy and so good. It's made with artichokes, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, feta, and a delicious Mediterranean dressing. You won't believe how tasty and simple to make this salad is.
Servings: 3
Calories: 496kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 13.75 oz can of quartered artichoke hearts (8.5 oz drained) (240 g after drained)
- 4 oz grape tomatoes (halved) (100 g)
- 4 oz black olives (100 g)
- 4 oz cooked chickpeas (100 g)
- 4 oz cucumber (diced) (100 g)
- 1.5 oz feta cheese or shaved parmesan cheese (40 g)
- 1 handful cilantro/parsley, roughly chopped
- basil leaves, for decoration (optional)
For the Dressing
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, heated for 1 minute in the microwave
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or regular mustard)
- 1-2 teaspoon honey (optional, but helps regulate acidity)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the artichokes, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and cucumbers to a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Add the ingredients for the salad dressing to a glass container, and blend them with an immersion blender. (*See notes if you don't have an immersion blender)
- Pour the desired amount of dressing into the salad and toss to coat.
- Finish adding the cheese, cilantro, and basil leaves.
Notes
*If you don't have an immersion blender, you can:
- Use a single-serving blender.
- Use garlic powder and blend everything with a whisk.
- Mince or finely grate the garlic and then mix everything with a whisk.
Nutrition
Calories: 496kcal