Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this artichoke salad combines tender artichoke hearts, juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy feta in a zesty dressing. Quick, healthy, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or a side dish.
Ingredients
2 cups (240 g) marinated or canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup (75 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, diced
¼ cup (30 g) crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional toppings: toasted pine nuts, capers, or roasted red peppers.
Instructions
Prepare the Vegetables: Drain and quarter the artichoke hearts. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion thinly, and dice cucumber. Combine all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
Add Olives and Cheese: Pit and slice Kalamata olives, add to the bowl. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the vegetables and toss gently.
Make the Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour dressing over the vegetables, cheese, and olives. Toss gently until evenly coated. Sprinkle parsley and basil on top.
Let It Marinate (Optional): Allow salad to sit 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for better flavor.
Adjust lemon juice or vinegar to balance acidity.
Cut vegetables uniformly for consistent texture.
Avoid overdressing to prevent sogginess.
Fresh herbs elevate flavor; substitute oregano or mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required)
- Category: Salad / Side Dish
- Method: No-cook / Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Artichoke salad, Mediterranean salad, Easy artichoke recipe, Artichoke tomato olive salad