Description
Transport yourself to the sun-soaked hills of Tuscany with this vibrant Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad. Bursting with juicy cherry tomatoes and tender artichokes, all drizzled in high-quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this salad is a delightful blend of freshness and flavor. Perfect for summer picnics or cozy family dinners, it brings joy and connection to your table with every bite. Quick to prepare, it makes an impressive side dish or light meal that will leave everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, shredded
- ¼ small red onion, finely diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse cherry tomatoes under cool water and dry gently before halving.
- Dice the red onion finely to avoid overpowering flavors.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, chopped artichokes, diced onions, and shredded basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season generously with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg