Sugar-Free Mediterranean Artichoke Salad

Bright, crisp, and utterly refreshing, this Sugar-Free Mediterranean Artichoke Salad is a vibrant spin on a classic Mediterranean favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad is a perfect harmony of bold flavors and textures. Fresh parsley and oregano lend an herby freshness, while a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing ties everything together without any added sugar. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this healthy, low-carb salad is ideal as a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing addition to any gathering. Serve it chilled for a summery treat, and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean on your plate! Perfect for keto and sugar-free diets, this salad offers a wholesome, delicious alternative that doesn't compromise on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups artichoke hearts
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 large cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by draining and rinsing the artichoke hearts. Cut them into quarters and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in halves. Add to the bowl with the artichokes.

Step 3

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then halve each slice. Add the cucumber slices to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the kalamata olives to the bowl. If they are not pitted, remove the pits first.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 7

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and oregano and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Gently mix all the ingredients together until everything is well coated with the dressing.

Step 11

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1751.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1534.3

Total Fat 106.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 3905.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 37.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 823.2mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 3599.1mg	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: 58.6%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 32.3%