Description
Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer. This delightful salad features tender artichoke hearts and juicy cherry tomatoes, all elevated by the fragrant notes of fresh basil and zesty lemon juice. Perfect for gatherings or as a light meal, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste. It’s sure to impress even the most skeptical vegetable lovers with its colorful presentation and tantalizing flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse all vegetables under cool water. Chop artichokes into quarters if using whole ones.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine artichokes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and torn basil leaves.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad and squeeze lemon juice on top.
- Gently toss the salad with two large spoons or salad tongs until well-coated.
- Season with salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
- For optimal flavor blending, let it sit in the fridge for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg