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Tomato Artichoke Salad Refreshing and Flavorful Delight!

Tomato Artichoke Salad – Fresh, Tangy & Mediterranean-Inspired!
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A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, drizzled with a homemade vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved or quartered if large
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and balsamic vinegar.
  2. Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  3. Drain the canned artichoke hearts well and quarter them if necessary.
  4. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then halve each tomato.
  5. Thinly slice the red onion. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor if desired, then drain.
  6. If using larger mozzarella balls, quarter them; if using small bocconcini, leave them whole or halve.
  7. Pit and halve the Kalamata olives.
  8. Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves.
  9. In a large bowl, combine the quartered artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella balls, halved Kalamata olives, and chopped basil. If using sun-dried tomatoes, add them now.
  10. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat, starting with about half of it. Adjust as necessary to ensure the salad is lightly dressed.
  11. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  12. Serve the salad immediately for the best experience, as tomatoes can become soggy over time.

Notes

  • This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins, such as grilled chicken or chickpeas.
  • For a vegan version, ensure the mozzarella used is dairy-free.
  • Store leftover dressing separately from the salad to maintain freshness.

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