Easy Artichoke Salad

Serving spoons lift the salad above the serving bowl to show the detail of the salad.

5 from 1 vote

My artichoke salad combines marinated artichokes, canned chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette to create a tasty side dish in 10 minutes. Enjoy it as is, or add protein for a light lunch!

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Salad, Side Dishes

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 445kcal

Author: Samantha Erb

Ingredients

Salad:

12 ounce jar marinated artichokes
1 15 ounce can chickpeas drained, rinsed and dried
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
1 small bunch fresh basil
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

Dressing Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons fresh oregano
1 tablespoon basil

Instructions

Drain the marinated artichokes. Do not rinse them as that marinade is part of the flavor of the salad.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas and then roll them on a paper towel to remove any excess water.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the basil.
In a large bowl combine the artichokes, chickpeas, tomatoes, red onion, and Parmesan cheese.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, oregano and basil.
Pour the dressing over the salad, mix, and serve. Or chill before serving.

Notes

Use jarred, marinated artichokes, not simple canned ones. The marinade (usually a combination of herbs and oil) adds so much flavor to the final dish!
Chill before serving for an even better flavor as it gives the ingredients a chance to absorb the dressing.
For a less powerful onion flavor, soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes before adding them to the salad.
Wait to add the Parmesan just before serving. This keeps its tasty, salty bite intact and prevents it from getting too soft.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
You can substitute the honey for maple syrup or use dried herbs instead of fresh herbs but the measurements will change since the dried herbs are more concentrated.

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