Tomato and Artichoke Salad with Capers
A refreshing salad combining sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy artichokes, sharp red onion, and salty capers, all brought together with olive oil and lemon juice. Perfect for quick meals and meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved Choose ripe tomatoes that have good aroma.
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts, quartered Use canned or jarred in water or brine.
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained Rinse if they are too salty.
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced Soak in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to mellow flavor if needed.
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped Use fresh only, not dried.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil Use a good quality olive oil.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Fresh lemon juice is recommended.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Place cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, capers, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
- Fold in chopped basil.
- Let salad marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
The salad can be made up to a day in advance, adding basil just before serving. It stores well in an airtight container for about 3 days.