Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Artichoke Salad
Elevate your healthy eating routine with this flavorful Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Artichoke Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and bold Mediterranean flavors. Featuring tender artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy Kalamata olives, and sharp red onion, this nutrient-packed salad is tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dried oregano. Perfectly balanced with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this no-cook dish is ready in just 20 minutes and makes for a refreshing side or light main meal. Packed with antioxidants and heart-friendly ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also a great choice for a wholesome lifestyle. Ideal for meal prep or sharing, it’s perfect for fans of Mediterranean diet recipes, healthy salads, and quick vegetarian dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Artichoke hearts
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse and drain the artichoke hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them into a large mixing bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the artichoke hearts.
Peel the cucumber if desired, halve it lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and then slice it thinly. Add the cucumber slices into the bowl.
Slice the kalamata olives and dice the red onion finely. Add both to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic clove, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything gently until the salad is well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve as a side dish or a light main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.7 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2849 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.1 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2590 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
