Description
A vibrant and healthy Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad combining juicy cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, chickpeas, and fresh herbs tossed in a flavorful red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 12-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, strained
- 1 15-ounce can cooked chickpeas, strained, rinsed, and dried
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon capers
Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the veggies, herbs, and chickpeas: Cut cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, finely dice the fresh chives, and cut the fresh basil into strips. Strain the marinated artichoke hearts and cooked chickpeas, then rinse and dry the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Make the Tuscan vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder (or minced garlic), and ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Combine all ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, sliced onion, chives, basil, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, and capers. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently toss to evenly coat everything with the dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad immediately for fresh flavors or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop a richer taste before serving.
Notes
- For added texture, consider sprinkling toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds on top before serving.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor, making it more vibrant and refreshing.
- Use fresh herbs when possible for the best aromatic experience.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if capers are especially salty.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tuscan, Italian
