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WW Recipe of the Day: Easy Healthy Artichoke Tomato Salad
I ran across this recipe for artichoke and fresh tomato salad as I was researching artichoke recipes for last Fridays’s 38 Power Foods Group post. I almost made this simple artichoke salad with tomatoes, olives and cheese, but decided on the easy whole wheat pizza with artichokes instead.
Still, I couldn’t stop thinking about it and decided it was the perfect way to use up the couple of quartered artichoke hearts I had left from making the pizza. And since everything else I needed was either in the fridge or pantry, it seemed the perfect quick and easy accompaniment to our grilled turkey burgers the other night.
I love quick and easy salads like this, especially during the long hot summer here in Phoenix when you want to keep your time at the stove to a minimum.
Recipe Notes
This quick and easy salad is versatile too. You can give it more of a Greek flair by substituting chopped Kalamata olives for the sliced ripe olives and reduced fat feta cheese for the string cheese.
Or turn it into a main dish salad—perfect for a light lunch or dinner—by adding in a little cooked shredded rotisserie chicken, tuna, or chunks of cooked Italian-style chicken sausage.
I think canned rinsed and drained chickpeas and/or tuna would be good additions too. Just remember to adjust your WW Points values according.
I have a feeling this simple tomato artichoke salad will be making regular appearances at our house this summer.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Easy Artichoke + Tomato Salad?
According to my calculations, each serving or this tasty low fat salad has about 90 calories.
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How To Make Artichoke Tomato Salad, Step by Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Place all the ingredients except salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Step 3: Sprinkle with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine.
Step 4: Serve immediately.
Step 5: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Variations and Substitutions
- Substitute reduced-fat feta cheese for the string cheese.
- Add cooked rotisserie chicken or chunks of chicken sausage.
- Add some rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- Add a can of drained tuna.
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Artichoke Tomato Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 large tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into wedges or chunks
- 1 jar (about 7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 2 sticks of light mozzarella string cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces and shredded
- 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Substitute reduced-fat feta cheese for the string cheese.
- Add cooked rotisserie chicken or chunks of chicken sausage.
- Add some rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- Add a can of drained tuna.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
A note about WW Points
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