Name: Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Tuscan
Ingredients: 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half; ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely diced; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 12 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, strained; 1 15 ounce can cooked chickpeas, strained, rinsed, and dried; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; ¼-½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Description

This Tuscan Artichoke Tomato Salad is a vibrant, fresh, and healthy dish combining cherry tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, chickpeas, and aromatic herbs. Tossed in a tangy red wine vinegar vinaigrette, this salad makes a perfect light lunch or a colorful side for any meal. Its Mediterranean flavors and simple preparation highlight the freshness of the ingredients.

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Herbs

10 ounces cherry tomatoes, cut in half
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, cut into strips
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely diced
1 tablespoon capers

Canned & Jarred

1 12 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, strained
1 15 ounce can cooked chickpeas, strained, rinsed, and dried

Condiments & Seasonings

¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley
¼-½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Cut the cherry tomatoes in half, thinly slice the red onion, finely dice the fresh chives, and cut the fresh basil into strips. Strain the marinated artichoke hearts and the cooked chickpeas to remove excess liquid.
Make Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder or minced garlic, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, chives, basil, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, and capers. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve or Chill: You can enjoy the salad immediately or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours to enhance the flavors, allowing them to meld beautifully before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
You can substitute fresh garlic for garlic powder or vice versa according to your preference.
This salad is excellent as a light meal or as a side dish with grilled meats or bread.
Use high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs for the most vibrant taste.