Dairy-Free Mediterranean Artichoke Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Dairy-Free Mediterranean Artichoke Salad is a quick and healthy side dish or light main course you'll love. Packed with tender marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and aromatic fresh parsley, this recipe delivers a symphony of textures and Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite. A zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh garlic ties the ingredients together beautifully without the need for dairy. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for any occasion, this vibrant salad is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and ideal for meal preps or potlucks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a simple yet satisfying dish that shines as a healthy addition to any table.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz can Artichoke hearts
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 Lemon
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the artichoke hearts. Cut them into quarters and place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the artichokes.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add the slices to the bowl.

Step 5

Pit the Kalamata olives if necessary, then slice them in half and add to the bowl.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad mixture.

Step 7

For the dressing, juice the lemon and add the juice to a small bowl.

Step 8

Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic clove to the lemon juice. Whisk until well combined.

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, and whisk again.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.

Step 11

Toss everything together gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 12

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 13

Serve chilled or at room temperature, adjusting seasoning to taste before presenting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1106.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1139.2

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2873.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2154.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.6%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 27.9%