Description
A vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring juicy tomatoes, tangy artichoke hearts, briny capers, and crumbled feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/4 cup capers, drained
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
Fresh parsley leaves (optional, for garnish)
Lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts, drained capers, diced red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl and toss gently to ensure all components are evenly coated.
Step 4: Garnish the salad with chopped fresh basil and chopped kalamata olives. If desired, add fresh parsley leaves and lemon wedges before serving immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. You can also add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
