Description
A fresh and vibrant Quick and Easy Artichoke Salad featuring tangy lemon-marinated onions, tender artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, olives, garbanzo beans, and peppery arugula all tossed in a flavorful balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or a speedy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- ½ red onion, diced tiny
- ½ of a lemon
- 1 (14-ounce) jar of artichoke hearts in water, drained
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup of black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 can (15 ounces) of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup of chopped parsley
- 5 ounces of baby arugula
Dressing
- 2–3 tablespoons of storebought or homemade balsamic vinaigrette (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Onion: In a large salad bowl, combine the diced red onion with the juice of half a lemon. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes. This step helps mellow the onion’s sharp flavor by ‘cooking’ it slightly with the lemon juice.
- Add Main Ingredients and Dressing: After the onion has marinated, add the drained artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, chopped parsley, and 2-3 tablespoons of balsamic vinaigrette. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
- Incorporate the Arugula: Finally, add the baby arugula to the bowl and gently toss the salad until the arugula leaves are evenly distributed and coated with the vinaigrette mixture.
- Serve: Plate the salad and serve with extra balsamic vinaigrette on the side for those who want a bit more dressing.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
- Can be customized by adding feta cheese or toasted nuts for extra texture.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
- Drain canned ingredients thoroughly to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: artichoke salad, easy salad recipe, no-cook salad, healthy lunch, Mediterranean salad, balsamic vinaigrette salad
