Tomato and Artichoke Salad with Capers Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Tomato and Artichoke Salad featuring tangy capers, crisp red onion, and aromatic oregano, dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice. This easy no-cook salad highlights the natural flavors of ripe tomatoes and tender artichokes, perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 to 4 tomatoes, sliced into 1/3″ (0.5cm) slices
- 1 tbsp baby capers or ordinary capers roughly chopped
- Few tinned artichokes, roughly chopped
- 1/4 red Spanish onion, finely sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp salt flakes
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves (or other herbs of your choice)
Instructions
- Arrange Tomatoes: Lay the tomato slices on a serving plate, slightly overlapping them to create a visually appealing base for the salad.
- Add Capers, Artichokes, and Onion: Scatter the baby capers, roughly chopped tinned artichokes, and finely sliced red onion evenly over the tomato slices.
- Season: Sprinkle the salt flakes and freshly ground pepper over the salad to enhance the flavors of the fresh ingredients.
- Scatter Herbs: Distribute fresh oregano leaves or your preferred herbs over the salad for an aromatic touch.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle olive oil and the juice from half a lemon evenly over all ingredients to add brightness and richness.
- Rest: Allow the salad to sit for 5 minutes so the salt draws the tomato juices slightly, enhancing the taste without over-extracting moisture.
Notes
- Do not let the salad sit for too long after adding salt, as it may draw out too much moisture from the tomatoes and make the salad watery.
- You can substitute oregano with basil, parsley, or thyme depending on your preference.
- Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled briefly before serving.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using capers with high salt content.
Keywords: tomato salad, artichoke salad, capers, no-cook salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh herbs, easy salad recipe
