Tomato and Artichoke Salad with Capers – A Mediterranean Delight Recipe
A refreshing Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, tender artichoke hearts, and tangy capers, all tossed in a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- ¼ cup capers, rinsed and drained
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish (Optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts, rinsed capers, and finely chopped red onion. Stir well to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Add Garnish: If desired, add fresh basil or parsley to the salad for extra flavor and visual appeal. Toss lightly to combine.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the salad immediately for fresh flavors, or chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh cherry tomatoes when in season.
- Adjust the amount of capers based on your preference for saltiness and tang.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
- Make sure to rinse capers well to reduce excess salt.
- Chilling the salad helps blend the flavors but can be served right away if preferred.
Keywords: Tomato salad, artichoke hearts, capers, Mediterranean salad, no-cook salad, healthy side dish, vegetarian salad
