Artichoke and Baby Arugula Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Marinated artichoke hearts, fresh baby arugula and sweet cherry tomatoes are a delicious combination in a salad, tossed with a light and tasty balsamic vinaigrette, perfectly balanced sweetness and freshness!
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette: | |||
¼ | cup |
olive oil, extra-virgin
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1 ½ | tablespoons |
balsamic vinegar
prefer aged |
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2 | teaspoons |
garlic
minced, about 2 cloves, or more or less to taste |
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For the salad: | |||
8 |
artichoke hearts
oil-packed, drained, patted dry, then slices into 1/4-inch |
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8 | cups |
arugula (roquette)
leaves, prefer baby arugula |
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2 | cups |
cherry tomatoes
or grape tomatoes, halved |
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4 | tablespoons |
kalamata olives
sliced and pitted, 1/4 cup |
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¾ | cup |
Parmesan cheese
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¼ | cup |
chives
freshly chopped, or green part of scallions |
* |
Directions
For the vinaigrette:
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
For the salad:
Toss together arugula, artichoke hearts, olives and vinaigrette.
Top with tomatoes, Parmesan, and chives(or green onions).
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 79g (2.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 11876% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g
15%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 8mg
3%
Sodium 184mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Sugars g
Protein
9g
Vitamin A 13%
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Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 13%
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Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Delicious! Gets compliments every time!
over 5 years agoThanks for the comment, and so happy to see that you get compliments every time when you make the salad. Happy Cooking :)
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