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Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad: Refreshing and Simple Delight

This Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad is a quick, vibrant, and refreshing vegan and gluten-free dish perfect for summer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Marinated Artichoke Hearts
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chives Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Capers
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Can experiment with flavored oils
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
  • to taste Salt Be cautious if using salted capers
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prep the vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, dice chives, and cut fresh basil into strips.
  2. Prepare chickpeas: strain, rinse, and pat dry the canned chickpeas.
  3. Make the vinaigrette: whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Combine all ingredients: mix cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, capers, and vinaigrette in a large bowl.
  5. Serve and enjoy: serve fresh, or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra freshness, feel free to mix in seasonal vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers, and adjust the dressing to your taste.

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