Vegan Mediterranean Artichoke Salad

Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Mediterranean Artichoke Salad is a fresh, zesty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is a celebration of Mediterranean goodness. Tossed in a tangy lemon-Dijon dressing and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, every bite delivers a refreshing balance of bright, aromatic, and earthy notes. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and enjoy a colorful, nutrient-packed dish that's both vegan and gluten-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Marinated artichoke hearts
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives
• 20 grams Fresh parsley
• 1 medium Lemon
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the marinated artichoke hearts and cut them into quarters if they are not already chopped. Add to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and cut them in halves. Add them to the bowl with the artichokes.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small, bite-sized pieces and add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Seed and dice the red bell pepper and place it into the bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the kalamata olives to the bowl. If they are whole, cut them into halves or quarters as desired.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 8

In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by zesting the lemon and then juicing it. You should have about 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Step 9

Whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad components in the large mixing bowl and gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 11

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 12

Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Enjoy the salad chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1510.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1187.7

Total Fat 93.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4144.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.8g
Protein 14.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 395.3mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 2307.0mg	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: 67.5%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 27.7%