Nut-Free Mediterranean Artichoke Salad

Bright, zesty, and effortlessly wholesome, this Nut-Free Mediterranean Artichoke Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh veggies and bold flavors. Featuring tender canned artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny Kalamata olives, this dish delivers a taste of the Mediterranean in every bite. Tossed with a tangy homemade lemon-oregano dressing and crowned with creamy feta cheese and fragrant parsley, it's a refreshing, nut-free salad perfect for gatherings, light lunches, or as a flavorful side dish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this naturally gluten-free salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or fresh for a quick and satisfying meal that brings Mediterranean sunshine to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 oz each) Canned artichoke hearts
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned artichoke hearts and rinse them in cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel and cut each heart into quarters.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using larger tomatoes, cut them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, if desired, then slice it in half lengthwise and cut into thin half-moons.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion into small strips.

Step 5

Pit the Kalamata olives and slice them in half.

Step 6

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese into a large mixing bowl.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the mixing bowl.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 10

Combine artichokes, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, bell pepper, feta cheese, and parsley in a large salad bowl.

Step 11

Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything gently to combine evenly without breaking the artichoke hearts.

Step 12

Serve the salad immediately for a crisp texture. Optionally, chill for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.

Step 13

Enjoy your nut-free Mediterranean artichoke salad as a refreshing side or a light main dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1665.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608.2

Total Fat 114.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 5810.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.2g
Protein 45.8g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 1024.5mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2286.0mg	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: 60.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 28.7%