Mediterranean Artichoke Salad
Bright, brimming with fresh flavors, and irresistibly satisfying, this Mediterranean Artichoke Salad offers a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients that transport your taste buds straight to the sunny Mediterranean coast. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, and briny kalamata olives join tender artichoke hearts and creamy crumbles of feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. This vibrant, nutrient-packed salad comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick, healthy side dish or a light, flavorful main. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is a delicious way to showcase the beauty of fresh, simple ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz can canned artichoke hearts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned artichoke hearts and rinse them under cold water to remove excess brine. Pat them dry with paper towels and cut them into quarters. Place in a large salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes, then halve them and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise into quarters, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add the cucumber to the salad bowl.
Slice the red onion thinly and add it to the bowl.
Pit the kalamata olives if necessary, then slice them and add them to the salad mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated and mixed.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve as a refreshing side or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.5 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.9 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3842 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.5 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 703 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1472 mg | 31% | |
*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.
