Ina Garten Artichoke Salad Recipe
If you love fresh salads, this Ina Garten Artichoke Salad recipe is perfect. It is light, creamy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Artichokes
- Drain the artichoke hearts well. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Chop the Vegetables
- Slice tomatoes, cucumber, onion and olives. Add them to a bowl.
Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard.
Add Garlic and Seasoning
- Add minced garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Combine Salad Ingredients
- Add artichokes and vegetables to a large bowl. Mix gently.
Pour Dressing Over Salad
- Pour the dressing on top. Toss until everything is coated.
Add Feta and Parsley
- Sprinkle feta and parsley on top. Toss lightly once more.
Chill Before Serving
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes. This helps the flavors blend.
Notes
- Drain artichokes well to avoid a watery salad.
- Use fresh lemon juice for bright flavor.
- Chop vegetables evenly for a nice texture.
- Chill the salad for better taste.
- Add feta at the end to keep it from melting.