Mediterranean Artichoke Salad
Enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors of summer with our easy-to-make Mediterranean Artichoke Salad. Treat yourself to a delicious salad that's both refreshing and satisfying, perfect for any occasion. With a sweet vinaigrette dressing that adds a touch of tanginess and sweetness to each bite, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 5-6 slices Italian bread or crusty loaf bread day old preferred, cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 jar marinated artichokes drained and halved (if large)
- 1 15 ounce can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained and rinsed
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup roasted red peppers sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp honey
- fresh basil
- shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the Italian bread into small cubes and transfer them to a large bowl. Drizzle the cubes with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano. Toss the cubes gently to ensure even coating.
- Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake the croutons in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. Flip them over halfway through cooking to ensure even browning
- Once the croutons are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- While the croutons are baking, begin preparing the salad. In a large salad bowl add the marinated artichoke hearts, chickpeas, thinly sliced red onion, chopped roasted red peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a separate bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, oregano, honey and chopped basil until well combined.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- To make the shaved parmesan cheese, hold the block of cheese firmly and use a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife to shave thin strips of cheese off the block. Sprinkle the shaved parmesan cheese and freshly baked croutons on top and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.05gSodium: 339mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 737IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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